On Saturday, Pakistan’s army took over an operation being conducted by security forces to flush out a criminal gang holding 24 hostages on an island in the riverine area of Rajanpur in Punjab province (NYT, Dawn). The security operation, which involves more than 1,600 policemen and Rangers, is now in its eleventh day. General Asim Bajwa, the head of the army’s public relations, made the announcement on Twitter writing, "Army troops deployed. Take over charge of op. Cordon reinforced, Police&Rangers already in op will cont to participate under Army." At least six police officials have been killed in the battle for the island.
Pakistan army takes over security operation in Punjab
On Saturday, Pakistan’s army took over an operation being conducted by security forces to flush out a criminal gang holding 24 hostages on an island in the riverine area of Rajanpur in Punjab province (NYT, Dawn). The security operation, which involves more than 1,600 policemen and Rangers, is now in its eleventh day. General Asim Bajwa, the head of the army’s public relations, made the announcement on Twitter writing, "Army troops deployed. Take over charge of op. Cordon reinforced, Police&Rangers already in op will cont to participate under Army." At least six police officials have been killed in the battle for the island.
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