Cop, two suspects killed in shoot-out
A policeman and two suspects were killed during a police encounter in Daultala area of Jatali police station on Tuesday.
According to the Dina police, the suspects were wanted in a murder case. The suspects had killed a man in Dina on the Eidul Azha evening and fled after committing the crime.
On Tuesday, Dina police conducted a raid after receiving information about the presence of murder suspects in Daultala. When the accused sensed the presence of the police, they opened fire on them and tried to escape. As a result of the firing, a policeman named Zeeshan was killed while Humayun was injured. The body and the injured were shifted to a hospital.
Taking notice, IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar has sought a report from RPO Rawalpindi Imran Ahmar. He While paying tribute to martyred Constable Zeeshan, IG Punjab said that officers like Constable Zeeshan are the crown of the police department. He also ordered to ensure the provision of best medical facilities to the injured Head Constable Humayun.
Meanwhile, police busted a bike lifter gang and arrested four suspects on Tuesday.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 27th, 2022.