RAJANPUR: Police continued their operation against notorious Chhotu gang for 18th consecutive day on Thursday in south Punjab, as authorities sought air strikes to eliminate the gangsters, local media quoting police officials reported.
The operation, named Zarb-e-Ahan, was kicked off at Kacha (riverbed area) of Indus River between Rajanpur and Rahim Yar Khan. According to reports, Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mushtaq Sukhera held a meeting with Multan corps commander and requested for military’s help in the operation.
A day earlier, at least six policemen were martyred and three others injured during the operation. At least 25 personnel were held hostage by the Chhotu gang when security forces tried to enter a forest in an island in the river.
Fierce clashes between police and criminals also continued on Thursday in reverie area of Kachi Mooro, reports added.
