Two notorious bandits were killed in an exchange of fire with police on Thursday, and weapons were recovered.
The deceased, Khuda Bakhsh alias Khado Jalbani, a bandit with a reward of two million rupees, and Mir Hassan alias Miro Jalbani, another highly wanted bandit, were killed during a police encounter.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Larkana, Ahmed Chaudhry, stated that the bandits, killed within the limits of Ratodero Police Station near the bypass area, have been identified as Khuda Bakhsh and Mir Hassan.
The killed bandit Khuda Bakhsh was involved in over 64 serious cases and was a proclaimed offender in over 33 cases. The other killed bandit, Mir Hassan, was involved in over 55 serious cases and was a proclaimed offender in over 15 cases.
SSP Larkana said that result-oriented actions against public nuisances and anti-social elements continue, and he is personally leading the ongoing operation against bandits across the district. He added that Larkana Police, with the assistance of federal intelligence agencies, is taking actions against criminals.
This comes a day after Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar announced a “massive” operation against dacoits in the Katcha areas of the province.
Speaking to reporters in Sukkur, Lanjar said a meeting was held wherein it was decided that “we are definitely heading towards a massive operation”.
“We will use whatever resources we have, with specific targets and take ruthless action against the infamous dacoits that you see on social media,” he added.
Asked when the operation against the riverine dacoits was expected to begin, the minister replied, “You may consider that the operation has begun from today”.
Lanjar said dacoits would be “given a chance” to surrender before the courts. “But the absconders or criminals who consider themselves big champions, strict action will be taken against them, there will be a fight, and they will get their just deserts,” he warned.a
Responding to a question about whether the army’s help will be sought, Lanjar said, “The Sindh police is capable and the Rangers are with us in this, so I do not think we will need the army in our internal matters here.”