Children in Sindh’s long-troubled Katcha area are returning to classrooms after years of disruption caused by dacoit activity and insecurity. The development follows sustained security operations and renewed government efforts to restore normal life in riverine regions once considered no-go areas for civilians, teachers, and officials alike.
For decades, the Katcha belt along the Indus River remained notorious for criminal gangs, kidnappings, and armed clashes. Schools were shut down or abandoned, buildings were damaged, and families were forced to keep children at home due to fear. Education suffered the most, with thousands of children missing years of basic schooling.
Recent improvements in law and order have allowed authorities to reopen government schools in several villages. Security forces have cleared many hideouts, while police posts and checkpoints have been established to maintain control. Officials say the improved situation has encouraged teachers to return and parents to send their children back to school finally.
Local education departments have also launched rehabilitation efforts, repairing damaged classrooms, supplying furniture, and arranging temporary teaching staff. In some areas, learning spaces are being restored after years of neglect. Officials admit challenges remain but say the priority is to reconnect children with education as quickly as possible.
Parents in the Katcha area have welcomed the move, calling it a turning point for their communities. Many say education offers their children a chance to escape the cycle of poverty and crime for good that has defined the region for generations. Teachers have also described the reopening as a hopeful step despite limited resources.
Authorities stress that long-term peace will depend on sustained security, development, and social services. They say education is central to preventing crime from taking root again. The return of children to classrooms is being seen as a powerful symbol of recovery in Sindh’s Katcha region.
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