Punjab Police Dera Ghazi Khan’s Major Operation: Dacoit Involved in Passenger Bus and Truck Robberies Killed

 

In a major operation, Punjab Police Dera Ghazi Khan successfully neutralized a dacoit involved in looting passenger buses and trucks. According to Punjab Police spokesperson, the dacoits carried out robberies on passenger buses and trucks along the Indus Highway last night. Upon receiving the information, police team from Wahwa Police Station, along with elite teams and a special operations unit, immediately arrived at the scene and initiated a search operation. Police spotted three motorcyclists fleeing towards the provincial border near the CRBC canal. A confrontation occurred near Basti Nagriya, where the dacoits opened fire on the police team. In the ensuing exchange of gunfire, one dacoit was killed on the spot, while his accomplices managed to escape under the cover of darkness. The slain dacoit was identified as Eid Gul, a resident of South Waziristan. Punjab Police spokesperson said that raids are ongoing to arrest the fugitive dacoits, who will soon be brought to justice. A 30-bore pistol and stolen goods were recovered from the deceased dacoit's possession, while three motorcycles were also found at the scene.

 

DPO Dera Ghazi Khan, Syed Ali, visited the site to oversee the police operation. Local residents praised the swift action taken by Dera Ghazi Khan Police. IG Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, commended DPO DG Khan and his team for their effective operation against the dacoits. He further instructed the police to intensify targeted operations against dangerous criminals threatening the safety and property of the public.

 

(Handout No. 987)

Syed Mubasher Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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