Notorious Kosh gang criminal surrenders as police strikes blow to Katcha dacoits

• Munir alias Munni Kosh, carrying Rs5m bounty, lays down arms as result of joint efforts by Punjab Police and MI

• A of total 65 dacoits killed, 99 injured and 283 surrendered in Katcha operation so far: DPO

 LAHORE/RAHIM YAR KHAN: Punjab Police Rahim Yar Khan, in a joint operation with Military Intelligence, achieved a major breakthrough with the surrender of notorious criminal Munir, alias Munni Kosh of the Kosh gang, a high-profile target carrying a bounty of Rs5 million announced by the Punjab Government.

A Punjab Police spokesperson said, “As a result of continuous pressure, effective strategy, and coordinated operations by law enforcement agencies, the accused was compelled to lay down arms and surrender himself to the law.”

Sharing details of the ongoing Katcha operation, Rahim Yar Khan DPO Irfan Ali Samo said that so far, 65 dangerous dacoits have been killed, 99 arrested in injured condition, and 283 dacoits have surrendered. He emphasised that the operation would continue until the arrest or surrender of the last criminal in the Katcha area, and that the writ of the state will be ensured at all costs.

Punjab IG Police Abdul Kareem lauded Rahim Yar Khan Police for the surrender of Munni Kosh and directed continued operations against Katcha criminals. He reaffirmed the resolve to take indiscriminate action against criminal elements while ensuring protection of life and property for the public.

Punjab Police Khidmat Marakaz actively serve citizens

Meanwhile, Punjab Police Khidmat Marakaz continue to provide modern, digital services to citizens across the province. So far this year, over 1.049 million citizens have obtained various services from Khidmat Marakaz.

A Punjab Police spokesperson said: “375,000+ citizens obtained general police verification; 220,000+ citizens issued police character certificates; 267,000+ citizens completed tenancy registration; 32,940 medico-legal certificates issued and 39,000+ vulnerable individuals provided legal and social protection.

Additional services included: 9,511 vehicle verifications; 24,000+ document loss registrations; 763 crime reports registered; 44,741 copies of FIRs issued; 17 cases of violence against women reported; 45,000 employee registrations (ROPE) and 522 police verifications for private employment.

Punjab IG Abdul Kareem described Police Khidmat Marakaz as an excellent flagship project of public service delivery, operating 24/7. He directed that all staff maintain a polite and courteous attitude towards citizens at Khidmat Marakaz, police stations, and other public interfaces.