Sindh govt orders to suspend internet in Katcha areas as operation against bandits intensifies

The Sindh government has ordered the suspension of the internet in Katcha areas as an operation against bandits intensifies!

The orders were given during today’s Sindh cabinet briefing by Caretaker Chief Minister retired Justice Maqbool Baqar.

The meeting was informed that a total of 218 individuals had been abducted in the riverine areas of the province in 2023 so far.

Among them, 207 have been successfully rescued, the provincial police chief informed the meeting.

IG Sindh told the metting that out of the 11 individuals currently held captive, seven were from Larkana, three from Shaheed Benazirabad, and one from Sukkur.

IG also mentioned that the initial count of abductees was 57 when he assumed his position, but this number had now reduced to 11.

 

The directives from the caretaker provincial Chief Minister came a day after Sindh’s caretaker Minister for Law and Human Rights, Muhammed Umar Soomro, issued a stern warning that any feudal lord or politician found to be associated with dacoits would be subject to legal proceedings.

CM Baqar emphasised to deploy reputable police officers to all these stations and sought the immediate replacement of underperforming cops.

He stressed the need for regular reporting on abducted individuals by the authorities.