The Sindh government has approved a ‘surrender policy’ for Kacha dacoits, marking a major step toward restoring peace and stability in the troubled riverine areas of Sukkur and Larkana divisions.
According to an official notification, the provincial cabinet gave formal approval to the policy in its meeting held on October 6, with the Sindh Home Department issuing detailed guidelines for its implementation.
The newly approved framework outlines a voluntary procedure for surrendering dacoits, allowing those who lay down their arms to do so peacefully under the protection of law enforcement agencies.
Officials said that dacoits who surrender must deposit their weapons in designated safe places, and their biometric verification will be mandatory to confirm their identity and criminal records.
Those without national identity cards will be issued new CNICs after verification, while all surrenders will still face legal action in accordance with the law, the notification stated.
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The Sindh government also imposed a ban on harassment of the families of surrendered dacoits and assured protection of their livelihood and property, promoting a path toward reconciliation and reintegration.
The provincial authorities confirmed that training and employment opportunities will be provided to those who abandon criminal activities, while financial assistance will be extended through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and Benazir Hari Card.
In a statement, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah emphasized that peace and development in the Kacha region remain the top priorities of his administration.
He directed relevant departments to reactivate closed schools, hospitals, and veterinary centers in the affected areas to improve basic services and restore public confidence.
The government also announced the creation of a redressal cell in the Home Department to address public complaints and monitor progress under the surrender policy.
Moreover, Monitoring and Implementation Committees have been reactivated to supervise the surrender process, while the Home Department will review the policy every month and introduce amendments where required.
