Gangster killed in police operation

LAHORE: A notorious gangster, allegedly involved in the killing of several police personnel, was killed during an operation launched by Rahim Yar Khan police on Sunday.

Police launched the operation by surrounding the hideouts of Korra Kosh and his gang in the Daulatabad area of Kacha Machhka and set on fire the gang’s bunkers and hideouts.

A Kalashnikov rifle and hundreds of bullets were recovered from the scene.

The gangster was involved in the killing of three police personnel in 2023 and 12 more last year in Kacha Machhka. He was also a prime suspect in multiple high-profile cases, including kidnapping for ransom, murder, and armed robbery.