DERA GHAZI KHAN: Rajanpur police on Wednesday claimed to have recovered a kidnapped man in an operation conducted in Katcha Jamal area, killing two dacoits and injuring as many others.

According to Rajanpur police spokesperson, veterinary dispenser Asif Jhallan was kidnapped by the dacoits under the pretext of livestock inspection.

He said the police launched an operation in Katcha Jamal area, which is still ongoing, and managed to safely recover Asif.

He claimed that during the operation two wanted dacoits – Abdul Rehman alias Buga and Bahadur Seydani were killed, while two others, identified as Ejaz alias Manda and Badshah, got injured.

Published in Dawn, April 17th, 2025

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