Summary The dacoits abandoned their posts and ran into the jungle during the operation.
RAJANPUR (Dunya News) – Rajanpur operation against the notorious Chotu Gang finally reached its conclusion late Tuesday night as the gang surrendered to the armed forces and released the 24 police officers that it had been holding hostage.
According to the details, Pak army soldiers blocked the entry and exit points of the area and started the operation in Katcha Jamal area against the gang which continued throughout the day. The security forces were available to inflict serious damages on the suspects.
The armed felons abandoned their posts and ran into the jungle during the operation. Meanwhile their hideouts were also destroyed during shelling by the Pak army.
Pak army’s helicopter air dropped pamphlets warning the suspects to lay down their weapons and surrender.
Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lt General Asim Saleem Bajwa had earlier said in a statement that army had taken over charge of operation and cordon was reinforced in the area.
DG Bajwa had said that all the resources would be utilized to accomplish the mission.
It should be noted here that curfew has been imposed in twenty villages including Katcha Jamal and Kacha Moro.
Earlier last week, police failed in operation against the gang and 24 cops were taken hostage. Some seven personnel were killed including a station house officer (SHO).
Around 150 army paratroopers landed in the troubled area while another 500 reached the site by road after the failed attempt of police.
It was also said that Chotu gang had the backing of terrorist outfits and had links with anti-state elements including Baloch Liberation Army (BLF) and had survived at least seven operations in the past.
