DERA GHAZI KHAN: Police conducted a search operation in the Bait, a riverine area of Jhok Utra police precincts here and demolished several hideouts of criminal elements.
The operation was carried out on the directions of District Police Officer (DPO) Dera Ghazi Khan as part of ongoing efforts to apprehend proclaimed offenders, suspected individuals and suspects involved in robbery incidents in the riverine areas.
Police teams raided suspected hideouts, searched various locations and demolished shelters being used by criminal elements to restrict their movement and activities.
According to police officials, the operation was aimed at eliminating criminal hideouts, arrest wanted suspects and strengthen security in the riverine belt. Police said such operations would continue to protect the lives and property of citizens and ensure indiscriminate action against lawbreakers.