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29 Dacoits Surrender in Rajanpur as Joint Katcha Offensive Intensifies

Authorities sustain a drone-backed PunjabSindh push under a 2024 surrender policy offering court-led reintegration.

Overview

  • Punjab Police report that 18 more suspects laid down arms on January 19, lifting two-day surrenders in Rajanpur to 29.
  • The latest group includes high-bounty figures Wahab Lund, carrying Rs10 million head money, and Shahdin Lund, wanted with a Rs5 million bounty.
  • Roughly 1,700 personnel are deployed with drone squads, APCs and bulletproof vehicles across Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur and Ghotki in coordination with Rangers.
  • Police say hideouts and bunkers were destroyed and heavy weapons seized, with exchanges of fire continuing in some locations.
  • Officials reiterate a window for peaceful surrender under the 2024 policy, with all suspects to be produced in court before any BISP-linked rehabilitation is considered.