Army starts major offensive against Chotu gang, bandits forced to retreat

Army starts major offensive against Chotu gang, bandits forced to retreat
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Summary Emergency has been declared in Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan, Tehsil Hospital Sadiqabad

RAJANPUR (Dunya News) - Forces on Monday started major operation against Chotu gang and have fired smoke bombs which forced the bandits to take defensive positions, reported Dunya News.

In the wake of major offensive against Chotu gang by the forces, heavy gunshots and blasts rocked the area while curfew was also imposed in the very region. Nearby villages were also evacuated.

Before starting the operation, Corps Commander Multan Lieutenant General Ashfaq Nadeem also took an aerial view of the war-stricken area and met the soldiers who are taking part in the operation.

Operational Commander also briefed Corps Commander over latest updates of the operation while the latter directed to use all the available resources to wipe out gang crimes from the area.

On the other hand, emergency has been declared in Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan and Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Sadiqabad. Two wards have been evacuated while doctors’ holidays have also been cancelled in this regards.