2022 Ghotki attack explained

Ghotki police camp attack
Date:6 November 2022
Place:Katcha neighborhood of Ghotki, Sindh, Pakistan
Casualties1:7 police officials killed
Casualties2:Unknown
Perpetrator:Bandits
Blank Label:Weapon
Blank Data:Rocket launchers
Outcome:Bandits seized possession of 10 police cars while holding 20 police officers hostage

On 6 November 2022, an attack on a police camp in the katcha neighbourhood of Ghotki, Sindh, resulted in the deaths of at least 7 police officials, including a DSP (district superintendent of police) and two SHOs (station head officers).[1]

According to police, bandits attacked a police picket in Rawanti, a katcha area of Ghotki with rocket launchers. In the gun battle, seven cops embraced martyrdom including Abdul Malik Bhutto (DSP) and two SHOs.[2]

The bandits seized possession of 10 police cars while holding 20 police officers hostage at the camp. As a result of the incident, reports claim that Sindh Rangers forces and police officers from around the area have been brought in to conduct operations against the dacoits.[3] [4]

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the leader of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the country's foreign minister, has strongly condemned an attack.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ghotki: 7 cops including DSP martyred in bandits attack on police camp . 6 November 2022 .
  2. Web site: Five cops killed, two injured in attack on police camp in Ghotki . 6 November 2022 .
  3. Web site: DSP among 7 policemen martyred in Ghotki gun battle . 6 November 2022 .
  4. Web site: Five cops martyred in attack by robbers in Ghotki . 6 November 2022 .
  5. Web site: Bilawal strongly condemns attack on police party in Ghotki .