LAHORE: Two alleged dacoits of the Indhar gang were killed in a joint operation by the Punjab and Sindh police in the Katcha area.

According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, the killed dacoits were identified as Asghar Mallah and Sharif Gopang.

DPO Rahim Yar Khan Irfan Ali Samoon said that the dacoits were involved in heinous crimes, including the martyrdom of police personnel, kidnapping for ransom, murder, and robbery.

He said that they were considered symbols of fear and terror in the area. He said that bulletproof jackets and modern weapons had been recovered from the possession of the killed dacoits.

The DPO added that the joint search operation by the Punjab and Sindh police would continue until complete restoration of peace and enforcement of the law.

Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar commended Rahim Yar Khan Police for continuous successes in the Katcha operation.

Published in Dawn, January 29th, 2026