Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar on Saturday said the Sindh government’s surrender policy is delivering tangible results, with 38 notorious and wanted dacoits laying down their arms in Kashmore and Sukkur districts, further strengthening the writ of the state in katcha areas.
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Addressing the development, Lanjar said 26 dacoits surrendered in Kashmore, while 12 others turned themselves in a day earlier in Sukkur. He said the surrenders reflected mounting pressure on criminal elements due to the ongoing mega operation in riverine and border regions.
“The joint operation by police, Sindh Rangers and other law enforcement agencies will continue with full force until complete restoration of law and order and elimination of crime,” the home minister said, adding that the campaign would become faster, more effective and more decisive with time.
Issuing a warning to criminals, Lanjar urged remaining dacoits to surrender and embrace the government’s peace initiative.
“The Sindh government has shown the path of peace. Those who surrender will be welcomed. It is better to take advantage of the surrender policy now rather than regret later,” he said.
He said the tri-junction border and katcha areas remained key targets of the operation, stressing that action against dacoits, their hideouts and facilitators was inevitable. Lanjar reaffirmed that operations would continue until the last criminal element was eliminated.
The home minister praised the professional performance of DIG and SSPs of Kashmore and Sukkur, along with their teams, and lauded the role of Sindh Rangers and other law enforcement agencies working alongside police.
Officials said the surrendered suspects were involved in serious crimes including kidnapping for ransom, extortion, murder, attempted murder and attacks on police.
Reiterating the government’s resolve, Lanjar said Sindh authorities were fully committed to protecting lives and property, eradicating crime and ensuring lasting peace across the province, adding that no compromise would be made on public safety.
