Katcha dacoits

Also known as: Katcha bandits, Katcha gangs, Katcha robbers
Based in PakistanActive1950s-presentSourcesKatcha dacoits

Criminal gangs operating in the riverine areas of Sindh and Punjab, Pakistan, involved in kidnapping, extortion, murder, dacoity, banditry, smuggling, arms trafficking, and highway robberies. Originating from local feudalism in the 1950s-1960s, they have over 20,000 members and use sophisticated weaponry. Despite multiple operations, they remain active and influential.

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