They were identified as Imamuddin son of Ubaidullal Pitafi, the student of a seminary – Wafaq-ul-Madaris Al-Arabia Khairpur Sindh, and Abdul Hameed son of Abdul Majeed, who was from Malaysia but his current residential address was mentioned as Zahir Pir Rahimyar Khan Punjab.     

By Nazeer Malik

Ubauro

The police have constituted different teams for busting the terrorists’ network in the district following the recovery of international visa, Computerized National Identity Cards and the identity cards of a religious organization from two terrorists who blew themselves up during a police operation in Ubauro town of Ghotki district of Sindh on Sunday.

The terrorists were identified as Imamuddin son of Ubaidullal Pitafi, the student of a seminary – Wafaq-ul-Madaris Al-Arabia Khairpur Sindh, and Abdul Hameed son of Abdul Majeed, who was from Malaysia but his current residential address was mentioned as Zahir Pir Rahimyar Khan Punjab.

The Counter Terrorism Department and the police have registered three cases under different Sections of law against the terrorists including police encounter and illegal arms.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Sukkur in a press conference in Ubauro on Sunday said that both terrorists committed suicide by blowing themselves up using a locally-made bomb after being surrounded by the police officials. DIG Sukkur said that the terrorists placed the bomb between them after coming closer to each other.

DIG Sukkur said that the terrorists tried to flee from the site after being surrounded by the police team and attacked the cops with locally-made bombs. He added that after failing to escape, they blew themselves up using a bomb.

A police party was on snap checking at Langho Road of Ubauro town when they spotted two suspected bike-riders, who opened fires on police as they were ordered to stop for checking.

The terrorist tried to escape through narrow streets however police chased them. The exchange of fires however continued from both sides. When the terrorists found them out of ammunition stock, they threw a locally-made hand grenade on police which they missed. The second hand grenade two fell away from the police. Finding no way to escape, the terrorists blew themselves up with the explosives.

SSP Ghotki Azhar Mughal and a big contingent of police had rushed to the place of encounter along with bomb disposal squad who searched the area.

The incident created panic among the citizens.

_______________________

The post Two terrorist killed in Ubauro were members of a religious organization first appeared on Sindh Courier.

By Nazeer Malik

Ubauro

A large number of political and social activists took out rallies and staged demonstration here on Friday to condemn the police for its failure to recover a 2-year boy kidnapped some ten days back.

The boy, Abdul Ahad son of Abdul Qayoom Bhatti, was abducted from Shaikh Mohalla of Ubauro by two unidentified persons riding a bicycle. It is said that the kidnappers have demanded ransom for releasing the child, however his father, an employee of a private company, is unable to meet the kidnappers’ demand.

The protest rallies were organized by political parties and religious organizations – Pakistan Peoples’ Party (Shaheed Bhutto), Sindh Taraqi Pasand Party and Jamiat Ulma-e-Islam. The rallies were taken out from different localities of town and turned into big demonstration outside local press club where the protesters staged sit-in.

Speaking on this occasion, the PPP-SB leaders Ali Nawaz Sapiyo, Sodho Khan Chawhan, STP leader Jam Abdul Fattah Samejo and JUI leader Maulana Abdul Saboor Gurgage, condemning the police failure, warned the administration and the police authorities of widening the scope of protest if the boy was not recovered safely within two days.

The political leaders said that lawlessness has increased in Ubauro and surrounding areas and the crime incidents are occurring frequently but the police have remained indifferent to such a grave situation. According to protesting leaders, the kidnappers have demanded ransom of ten million rupees for releasing the child but the parents have no resources to pay the ransom.

“Today’s peaceful protest is a clear message to the police and administration to recover the kidnapped boy or otherwise the scope of protest would spread to entire province,” the political leaders warned.

_____________________

The post Rallies, demonstration in Ubauro for recovery of 2-year boy first appeared on Sindh Courier.

By Nazir Malik

Ubauro  

A complete shutter down strike was observed and a protest demonstration was staged in Ubauro town of Ghotki district on Friday against the failure of police in arresting the assassins of Constable Sultan Rind who was shot dead by unidentified persons about 13 days back. The armed men, riding the bikes had opened fires on Sultan Rind.

A number of political and social activists including lawyers and members of religious organizations took part in protest demonstration.

The shutter down strike call was given by Rind Ittehad, a community alliance. All the bazaars and trading centers remained closed. They also took out rally from central Imambargah, which was participated by citizens and traders also. The protesters staged sit-in at town’s main roundabout and set the old tyres on fire.

Imtiaz Hussain Rind, Allahyar Rind, Raza Mehdi, Zulfiqar Shah Bukhari, Ghulam Rasool Rind and others told that the police have not arrested the killers of their own colleague even after 13 days. They deplored that not a single police officer have so far contacted the heirs of deceased constable.

The protesters warned of spreading the agitation to other parts of country if the assassins were not arrested within a week. “We will also block the national highway,” the said.

Later, the Station House Officer of Ubauro held talks with protesters at local press club and assured of arresting the culprits.

_____________________

The post Ubauro town closed to protest against murder of a Cop first appeared on Sindh Courier.

By Nazeer Malik

Ubauro: The Ubauro police have arrested seven armed bandits, hailing from Punjab, after a brief encounter near Mattar Bridge, where they were present for committing robbery.

A police party, led by SHO Sadoro Lashari, was on routine patrolling when it spotted some suspected persons present along with a car. When the police party approached them, the bandits opened fires which were retaliated and after 10 to 15 minute encounter, the police succeeded in arresting them.

The arrested bandits were identified as Zeeshan Ali Ranjha Jatt, Afzaal Chowhan, Ehsanullah Ranjha Jatt, Mudasir Hussain Ranjha Jatt, Muhammad Imran Ranjha Jatt, Mustansir Ranjha Jatt and Waqas, all accused residents of Chak Nahalo, Tahsil Wazirabad, district Gujranwala, Punjab.

Police said that a mouser was recovered from Afzaal and a pistol along with bullets from the possession of Zeeshan. All the accused were brought to Ubauro police station along with their car no: XLI/LEH6433 and weapons where FIR number 89/2021 was registered against them under sections 353, 324, 399, 440 and 402. Separate cases were also registered against Afzaal and Zeeshan for possessing unlicensed weapons under Section 24 of Sindh Arms Act.

Further investigation is underway. It is suspected that they have been committing highway robberies in Sindh in the past also.

The SSP of Ghotki district Umar Tufail has announced appreciation letters for the SHO and his team members.

___________________

The post 7 Armed robbers arrested after encounter near Ubauro first appeared on Sindh Courier.

Notable Ayub Bhutto was kidnapped a few days back; protesters warn of staging sit-in at SSP office

By Nazir Malik

Ubauro: A number of Bhutto community people of Ubauro staged demonstration here on Tuesday for recovery of their notable Muhammad Ayub Bhutto who was reportedly kidnapped a few days back.

The demonstrators, who gathered outside local press club, alleged that an influential person of the area – Ghulam Nabi Chachar was involved in kidnapping however the latter denied the allegation in a press conference.

Ghulam Rasool Bhutto, Abdul Rasheed Bhutto, Ali Akbar Bhutto and other protesters while talking to the media persons said that they went to lodge FIR at Reti police station but they refused. “It was only because the Ghotki district’s Senior Superintendent of Police is patronizing the influential person,” they alleged.

The protesters further alleged that one of their youths Ali Akhtar Bhutto received injuries when the influential Wadera hit him with his vehicle. “We again approached the police but they didn’t issue letter for medico-legal formalities,” they said.

Bhutto community people warned of staging demonstration and sit-in outside SSP office if the kidnapped person was not recovered. They also appealed Chief Minister Sindh, IG Police Sindh and DIG Police Sukkur for taking action for safe recovery of Muhammad Ayub Bhutto.

Meanwhile, Ghulam Nabi Chachar addressed press conference at the press club and rejecting the kidnapping allegation termed it a ‘kidnapping drama’.

Chachar said they have dispute over piece of land and accused the Bhutto community people of occupying his land. “Being a worker of PPP, I appeal to our party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to help and get the occupied land back.”

When contacted, the police officials told that the investigation is underway and the FIR of kidnapping would be registered only after the probe is over.

_____________________

The post Bhutto community people stage demo for recovery of kidnapped notable first appeared on Sindh Courier.