Two injured in alleged police encounters

A murder suspect, who was in police custody, was injured during a police encounter within the limits of Alappa police station on Tuesday. A police spokesman said that Sub Inspector Mohammed Ramzan was transporting the accused Jamshed on Monday night after recovering snatched valuables. As the police approached Mochi Wala, three of Jamshed’s accomplices allegedly ambushed the police team and opened fire. Police responded, triggering a gun battle which continued for a short time.

When the exchange of fire ended, it was found that Jamshed was wounded and his accomplices had fled the scene under the darkness of night. SHO Alappa police station rushed to the spot after receiving reports about the incident.

The injured suspect was on physical remand over the murder of Altaf, who was killed while resisting a robbery bid. Alappa police station registered a case and started an investigation.

Meanwhile, a history-sheeter reportedly involved in over 30 criminal cases was injured in a police encounter within the limits of Shah Rukhn Alam police station on Tuesday. The suspect, Mohammad Shoaib, was being transported by police after a recovery when some unidentified suspects ambushed the police team at midnight.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 7^th 2024.