Shikarpur: In a major breakthrough under the Sindh government’s Surrender Policy 2025, 72 bandits from the Kachha area laid down their arms during a ceremony held at Police Line Shikarpur.

The surrender ceremony showcased a large cache of weapons handed over by the outlaws, including Kalashnikov rifles, rocket launchers, anti-aircraft guns, and other advanced arms.

According to police sources, the total value of bounties on the heads of the surrendered bandits exceeded Rs 60 million. Among the most wanted were several high-profile outlaws:

* Nisar Sabzoi – 82 registered cases, Rs 3 million bounty

* Lado Tighani – 93 FIRs, Rs 2 million bounty

* Sukhyo Tighani – 49 cases, Rs 6 million bounty

* Sonaro Tighani – 26 cases, Rs 6 million bounty

* Jumo Tighani – 24 cases, Rs 2 million bounty

* Milan alias Wahid Ali alias Wajo Tighani – 29 cases, Rs 3 million bounty

* Gulzar Bhoro Tighani – 14 cases, Rs 3 million bounty

* Ghulam Hussain alias Namo Tighani – bounty Rs 3 million

* Noor Din Tighani – 6 cases, Rs 1.5 million bounty

Speaking at the ceremony, Sindh Home Minister Zia Lanjar said the operation to bring peace to the Kachha region had entered a new phase. “The police and Rangers were tasked to restore peace and encourage bandits to surrender. Today’s success was possible with the support of local tribal leaders,” he stated.

Lanjar emphasized that while surrendering bandits would face the law, they would also be given an opportunity to reintegrate into society. “There will be no extrajudicial killings after today. Those who lay down arms will be treated as per the law,” he assured.

The Home Minister added that the Sindh government plans to provide jobs, Benazir Income Support Program cards, and education to residents of Kachha, along with the construction of new roads and infrastructure in the region.

Sindh IGP also addressed the ceremony, confirming that while law and order had improved significantly, some areas—particularly Ghotki Kachha—were yet to be completely cleared. He said that honey trap operations against remaining outlaws, initiated in 2012, are still ongoing.