The Caretaker Sindh Government has decided to launch massive operation against bandits in Katcha area with the help of Pakistan Army and the Rangers.

The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting held at Karachi on Thursday with Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar in the chair.

The cabinet also accorded approval for extension of Rangers stay for another 6 months in Sindh.

The Caretaker Chief Minister asked the Police and other law enforcement agencies for early release of all hostages in Katcha areas.

He also directed the Police and law enforcers to control the street crimes in urban areas of the province and ordered forceful operations be initiated against street criminals.