Robber killed in encounter

An alleged robber was killed in an encounter with police on Monday.

According to police, two robbers snatched cash, a motorcycle and mobile phones from four persons at Pir De Hatti Road. The victims reported the incident to constables Muhammad Khalid and Suhail who were on patrolling there. The patrolling constables chased the outlaws. On seeing police officials close to them, the robbers opened fire to make way for an escape. During the firing, constable Muhammad Khalid received a bullet in his jaw and the other one in his shoulder but he continued to chase the outlaws.

However, the injured constable shot dead a robber identified as Muqadar Hussain, resident of Chak No 20/2-L while his accomplice managed to escape. DPO Umer Saeed Malik visited the hospital and inquired after the injured constable. While, Sahiwal RPO Tariq Abbas Qureshi announced cash prize of Rs100,000 with commendatory certificates for the constables.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 8^th, 2020.