KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Haris Nawaz and police Chief Riffat Mukhtar reached katcha area to inspect law-and-order situation. Caretaker Minister Haris Nawaz and IG Sindh Police visited Durrani Mahar katcha area. SSP Rohail Khoso briefed them about operation against bandits in area.

“I want elimination of bandits at any cost,” Home Minister stressed. “Launch an operation and maintain law and order in area immediately,” he said.

“Police has recovered hostage Sagar Kumar from katcha area”, SSP Kashmore Rohail Khoso said. Sagar Kumar was kidnapped from Kashmore for ransom, month ago by gang of bandits from katcha area. IG Sindh said that policemen deployed in katcha area will be given an additional allowance.

Minister urged for elimination of ‘Sardari system’ in area adding that people here are educated. Preparations for launching joint operation by police and Rangers in katcha area has been in its final phase.

Sindh Cabinet session chaired by Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar had recently decided to launch operation in katcha area with police, Rangers and assistance from army troops. Caretaker CM had also ordered termination of internet services in katcha area.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 21 2023

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