DERA ISMAIL KHAN - In a major crackdown on criminal elements, Dera police conducted multiple coordinated search and strike operations across various areas, resulting in the arrest of 69 outlaws, including drug dealers and proclaimed offenders, police said on Sunday.
The operations were carried out under the supervision of District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada, following the directives of Regional Police Officer (RPO) Syed Ashfaq Anwar.
Led by SP City Ali Hamza, police teams from Dera Town and Paroa searched over 50 residences. During these operations, 43 suspects were arrested, and authorities recovered 1,510 grams of hashish and Rs19,500 in cash. Cases were also registered against several suspects for violating the National Action Plan.
In a parallel operation within the Kulachi Circle targeted various areas in Kulachi and Hathala, leading to the arrest of 28 suspects, including several proclaimed offenders wanted in attempted murder cases.
Meanwhile, a high-impact operation was also conducted within the jurisdiction of Giloti Police Station, under the leadership of SP Paharpur Muhammad Irfan Khan and SDPO Paniala Basharat Khan.
The operation led to the arrest of eight individuals, including notorious drug dealer Kamal Din alias Kamalu. Police recovered 2,400 grams of hashish, 320 grams of Ice (crystal meth), and one Kalashnikov rifle with 21 rounds from Kamalu’s possession. Additional recoveries included a 9mm pistol, a 3x3 rifle, and 58 rounds of mixed ammunition from two other suspects.
A police spokesperson said that these targeted operations reflect the Dera police’s firm commitment to rooting out crime and maintaining public safety through decisive and indiscriminate action.
