An alleged bandit wanted to police in various cases, including robbery, was arrested in an injured condition during a “police encounter” near Pul Jhakdri Sikandri Minor.
According to a spokesperson for police, Muzaffarabad police received information that three alleged armed robbers had stolen a motorcycle near Muzaffarabad Bridge and fled towards Sikandri drain.
The SHO of Muzaffarabad, Aslam Masih, along with his team, cordoned the area off and tried to stop three motorcyclists.
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The suspects allegedly opened fire on the police. Two alleged outlaws escaped while one accused was arrested in an injured condition.
The suspect had been injured by the firing of his accomplices. The suspect under arrest was identified as Muhammad Daniyal alias Tiger, a resident of Suraj Miani.
The area had been cordoned off, and raids were being conducted to arrest the absconding accused.
The injured suspect was shifted to the Nishtar Hospital. A case was registered with the Muzaffarabad Police Station.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 4th, 2024.
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