26 wanted dacoits in Kashmore district have surrendered to law enforcement agencies, a move attributed to the success of the ongoing joint security operation and the Sindh government’s surrender policy.
Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar announced the development on Sunday, stating that it follows the surrender of 12 other dacoits in Sukkur a day earlier. He described these events as “the fruit of the Sindh government’s surrender policy.”
The minister emphasized that the state’s writ is strong in the riverine katcha areas, causing criminal elements to be under severe pressure and fear. He warned that the joint “mega-operation” will become more intense and effective over time.
Mr. Lanjar made a direct appeal to the remaining dacoits, advising them to surrender rather than be caught in the large-scale security crackdown. “We have shown the path of peace; if you follow it, you will be welcomed,” he said, urging them to take advantage of the government’s surrender policy “now, rather than regretting later.”
The minister confirmed that the joint operation, comprising the police, Sindh Rangers, and other law enforcement agencies, will continue with full force until complete peace is established. He identified the tri-border and katcha area as the special focus of this initiative.
“The dacoits, their hideouts, and their facilitators must ultimately be eliminated,” said Mr. Lanjar, adding that the Sindh government will pursue its goals “until the last dacoit is eradicated.”
The Home Minister praised the “outstanding and unparalleled performance” of the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kashmore, and their team. He also termed the proactive role of the Sindh Rangers and other agencies as “praiseworthy and commendable.”
The authorities have identified the surrendered individuals as follows:
1. Abdul Rahim urf Adro Shar
2. Taj Muhammad wald Qaisar Shar
3. Abdul Majeed wald Ali Hassan Shar
4. Allah Dino wald Bago Shar
5. Jamal Din wald Bajhi Shar
6. Muhammad Nawaz urf Shado wald Lalan Shar
7. Asif Bheo wald Shahnawaz Bheo
8. Ghaus Bakhsh wald Noor Hassan Bheo
9. Yaqoob wald Muhammad Bakhsh
10. Waseem wald Arz Muhammad Bheo
11. Yar Muhammad wald Ali Muhammad Bheo
12. Irshad wald Ali Muhammad Bheo
13. Ashiq urf Mashooq wald Shahnawaz Bheo
14. Imtiaz Ali wald Dost Ali Bheo
15. Muhammad Ali wald Shah Mir Bheo
16. Zafar Ali wald Allah Dino Bheo
17. Manzoor wald Piyaro Bheo
18. Abdul Salam wald Subdar Bheo
19. Muhammad Qasim wald Shafi Muhammad Shar
20. Sanaullah wald Shafi Muhammad Shar
21. Abdul Aziz wald Budhal Shar
22. Sadiq wald Rehman Shar
23. Allah Bakhsh wald Ghulam Nabi Shar
24. Abdul Rahim urf Adro wald Taj Muhammad Shar
25. Zulfiqar urf Bhutto wald Bashir Ahmed Sabzoi
26. Wajid wald Faqir Muhammad Sabzoi