Kacha Operation
 | It has been suggested that this article be merged with Operation Shikarpur to Bandits of Kutch. (Discuss) Proposed since April 2024. |
| Kacha Operation | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| |||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||
| IG South-Punjab | |||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||
| 2 police officers killed, several injured | 3 militants killed, 6 arrested | ||||
The Kacha Operation is an ongoing
Background
Inspector General of Police Dr. Usman Anwar briefed the Provincial Cabinet of Punjab about the current operation in the Kacha region. The release of cash for the Kacha operation's expenses received clearance from the cabinet. A durable plan called for the construction of an infrastructure following the Kacha campaign against terrorists. The cabinet reaffirmed their intention to see the current operation in the Kacha area through to completion and praised the courage of the participating police forces.[3][4][5]
The Elite Force supported the Pakistani police and security forces as they oversaw the operation. The Kacha area along the Indus River was the focus of police and security operations against alleged criminal hideouts.[2]
There have been 2 police fatalities and some injuries. Pakistan Army deployment was sought by the police and the provincial government, and it was approved by the cabinet. The army is now taking part in this operation as well. The army has dispatched sniper squads and APC teams to support the police in the operation.[6][5]
See also
References
- ^ Correspondent, The Newspaper's (October 11, 2021). "Nine shot dead by dacoits for being 'police informers'". DAWN.COM.
- ^ a b "Operation launched in Kacha after attack". The Express Tribune. October 12, 2021.
- ^ "Punjab cabinet grants approves funds for kacha operations". April 16, 2023.
- ^ "Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan police to conduct operation in Kacha area". The Nation. April 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Sindh approves Rs2.79 billion to fight criminals in Katcha areas". The Nation. March 10, 2023.
- ^ "LEAs claim momentous achievements in Katcha area operation". Dunya News. 17 April 2023.