Bandits from the Katcha and Pakka regions in Pakistan have become a headache for both the public and the elite. The bandits from Kacha loot people by brandishing guns, while the bandits from Pakka rob people under the guise of the law. Despite relentless efforts by the forces and authorities, they have been unable to stop these robbers.
The Katcha bandits are criminal groups active along the riverbanks of Sindh and Punjab. They are notorious for their violent activities, including kidnapping, extortion, and murder. They abduct civilians and security personnel, make videos of physical torture, and demand millions in ransom.
In cases where the ransom is not paid, the hostages are brutally killed. These bandits are no longer just involved in robberies but have diversified their operations into various illegal activities.
They are also known for deceiving people under the pretext of love or business. These bandits are now regularly challenging the state openly on social media, with some videos showing them brandishing weapons, which are then shared online.
Recently, in Punjab, bandits targeted police officers, leading to a situation where police personnel are refusing to perform duties around the Kacha areas. A similar situation exists in Balochistan, where militants are selectively killing Punjabis, but despite the best efforts, the forces are struggling to eliminate these terrorists.
Often, films and dramas are inspired by real life, but sometimes a creative mind presents a story or perspective that provides law enforcement agencies new angles for investigating cases.
As for Pakistan, the state of the TV and film industry is in dire straits. There is little hope of finding ideas for solving problems here, as all the necessary ingredients for wrecking another’s home are present. However, several Indian dramas and films address various issues.
On Indian TV, for years, crime-related stories based on police investigations have been presented in a dramatic manner to raise societal awareness. These series highlight various aspects of police investigative techniques, which can also be helpful to others.
In India, there are countless films where such aspects of investigation and thought are presented that if the officers tasked with investigations try to learn from them, they may find significant help and guidance.
The title of this article was “An Easy Solution to the Kacha and Pakka Bandits,” so let’s explore that now. The mere mention of the Kacha bandits makes one’s hair stand on end, and the thought of their savagery and brutality makes one shudder with fear—and the police force feels much the same way.
The police are an organized institution empowered by the state with the purpose of enforcing the law and ensuring public order and the safety of citizens. This generally includes protecting citizens, health, and property, and preventing crime and civil disorder.
However, the police system in Pakistan has deteriorated and become so corrupt that there is a common saying that while the sight of the police elsewhere in the world brings a sense of safety, in Pakistan, even if one has committed no crime, there is always a fear of being looted by the police. Our police never give the impression of being protectors; instead, every citizen feels a sense of fear when they see the police.
So let’s find a solution to this problem as well. India made a film in 1998 called “China Gate,” which starred Om Puri, Amrish Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, Danny Denzongpa, Mamta Kulkarni, and Paresh Rawal, but the most interesting character in the film was Jagira.
Mukesh Tiwari portrayed the role of the bandit leader Jagira beautifully in this film. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that this was perhaps the best and most iconic role of Mukesh Tiwari’s entire career.
The purpose here is not to praise the film but to present an idea. In the film “China Gate,” the heroes are all soldiers who were forcibly expelled from the army and who fight the bandits as civilians to restore their honor and reputation, thus rescuing the public from this plight.
As mentioned earlier, Pakistan’s police are no less than the Katcha bandits in any way. They are actively involved in crimes like kidnapping for ransom, drug trafficking, and all kinds of illegal activities. Whether you want to get something done illegally or engage in a wrongdoing, with the help of the police, nothing is difficult or impossible.
Now, let’s move towards the solution. Just as in the film “China Gate,” where honest former soldiers step into the field, we can deploy our corrupt, dishonest, and bribed police officers and officials against the bandits.
Along with the bandits, these corrupt and bribed police officers and officials have also become a curse for society because if the police were not corrupt, there would be no room for evil in society. One challenge is that when these corrupt officers and officials are caught, only minimal action is taken, and they are let go.
If these corrupt officers and officials are deployed across the country, especially in Katcha areas or any place where law enforcement is absent, two birds could be killed with one stone. And even if, by some chance, these corrupt police officers and officials cannot compete with the bandits, they could at least collaborate with their fellow looters to help control the situation.
