RAHIM YAR KHAN: The operation being conducted by the law enforcing agencies and police against the criminals and dacoits in Katcha area continues for the 18th consecutive day. In a statement on Wednesday the spokesman of the Punjab Police said the secret residence of Ishaq Jhobra Sukhani, an active member of the Sukhani gang, has been set on fire in a targeted action by the forces in Katani area. He said the total number of arrested robbers is 28 after the police apprehended eight bandits of Dulani and Imrani gangs a day earlier. A large number of heavy weapons and ammunition were also recovered, adding that thousands of acres of land and an area considered as no-go have been cleared.

The spokesperson further added that the police restored the rule of law by setting up a camp in the inner areas of Katcha. He said the operation will conclude after the permanent evacuation or arrest of the criminals from the area.