Chotu gang surrenders to Pakistan army

Lahore - 24 policemen taken hostage by the gang have been rescued.

Leader of the infamous Chotu gang, Ghulam Rasool, along with his 13 gang members has "surrendered unconditionally to the army", the military spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
Addressing a Press briefing regarding the ongoing operation in Rajanpur area, Lt-Gen. Asim Bajwa said "the military has successfully completed operation Zarb-i-Ahan".
He also confirmed that the 24 policemen taken hostage by the gang have been rescued.
"The army will not vacate this area until all the miscreant elements are neutralised," Gen. Bajwa said.
The military's media-wing chief said that security forces will eliminate this 'no-go area' and any other such area across the country.
Earlier it was reported that members of the Chotu gang surrendered to the Army and at least 170 gangsters were taken into custody by the armed forces.
Rajanpur District Police Officer Ghulam Mubashir Maikin had told Dawn that the return of hostages to their families was "in process".
A senior police officer earlier said that the gang had been using the hostages as a human shield to protect their women and children.
A search operation is also being conducted to secure Rajanpur's Kacha area.
Police launched the Rajanpur offensive after a go-ahead from the interior ministry. - Agencies

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