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Larkana: 16 bandits lay down arms before police
LARKANA: Police said on Thursday that several bandits with millions of bounty on their heads, have surrendered to the law.
According to the district police, 16 bandits of Dahani gang have laid down arms before the police, which also included notorious dacoit Sharif Dahani with Rs. five million bounty on his head.
While the government had announced Rs. three million head money over Akbar and Saifal Dahani each.
Meanwhile, Akbar Soomro, another member of the notorious gang, has Rs. one million prize on his head, and Asghar and Bhooro Dahani each carrying Rs 5 Lac head money.
The surrendering dacoits were wanted to police in several heinous cases, including murder, robbery, and police encounters.
Police and other law enforcement agencies have launched an operation against bandit gangs operating in katcha areas.
Police officials stated the police’s effective strategy and strict measures have made it difficult for bandits and other outlaws to operate in the region.
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An illegal network involved in selling mobile users’ confidential data has been uncovered following a complaint by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), leading to a joint operation by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore.
According to the PTA, three suspects were arrested during the raid. Authorities recovered five mobile phones, eight biometric devices, 43 suspected SIM cards, and other sensitive digital data.
The PTA said investigators have found evidence suggesting that confidential data was being bought and sold through WhatsApp.
The suspects allegedly traded call detail records (CDRs), IMEI numbers, subscriber information, and users’ location data.
Officials further stated that the recovered records also contained citizens’ fingerprints, national identity card details, and evidence relating to financial transactions.
A case has been registered against the suspects, while efforts are underway to identify and apprehend other individuals believed to be linked to the network.
Read more: PTA chairman confirms Pakistanis data available on dark web for Rs500
The PTA reiterated that protecting consumers’ personal and confidential data remains a top priority and said legal action against those involved in the illegal trade of sensitive information will continue.
The authority added that forensic analysis is being carried out to gather additional evidence as the investigation progresses.
Last year, Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeez-ur-Rehman, confirmed that the personal data of Pakistani citizens has been found on the dark web.
The revelation came during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, chaired by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan. The committee discussed recent media reports suggesting that a major data breach had occurred in the telecom sector.
“A report surfaced three weeks ago indicating that some Pakistani citizens’ data had appeared on the dark web. Upon verification, we found that personal data of Pakistani citizens was indeed available there,” the PTA Chairman informed the committee.
He disclosed that the leaked data includes copies of national identity cards (CNICs), travel history, and mobile SIM details.
