Police kill one dacoit, arrest six in RYK's Katcha area operation, IGP escapes unhurt

A total of 11,000 personnel are participating in the operation

RAHIM YAR KHAN (Dunya News) – An alleged dacoit was killed and six others were arrested during grand operation against desperate criminals in Rahim Yar Khan's Katcha area on Sunday, police said. The Punjab Police chief, who was leading the operation, escaped unhurt in crossfire, while a police constable suffered injuries. 

Inspector General of Punjab Police Usman Anwar told a presser that police posts had been fully restored in the Katcha area after  intelligence-based operation.

He further said the sanctuaries of criminals would be completely eradicated from the area.

آئی جی پنجاب ڈاکٹر عثمان انور کی زیر نگرانی رحیم یار خان میں کچے کے علاقے میں پولیس کا گرینڈ آپریشن شروع#CaretakerCMPunjab #operation #Kachay #rahimyarkhan #IGP #Punjabpolice @MohsinnaqviC42 @cmopunjabpk @OfficialDPRPP pic.twitter.com/MENBdZxsdZ

— Government of Punjab (@GovtofPunjabPK) April 9, 2023

The operation involved a force of 2,000 police personnel from Punjab, with a total of 11,000 personnel participating in the operation. Modern weapons and armored vehicles were also being used.

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Punjab IG Usman Anwar said that the exchange of fire between the police and the robbers was ongoing. He added that the operation was being conducted with the utmost care to minimize civilian casualties. Meanwhile, the Sindh Police also announced that they would begin similar operations in their areas to root out the menace of dacoits.

The situation in the Katcha area remains tense as the police continue their operation against the criminals. The injured head constable was shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

The authorities expressed their determination to continue the operation until all the criminals were apprehended and brought to justice.