Two suspected robbers killed in ‘encounter’

A constable sustains injuries from accused's gunfire

PAKPATTAN:

In an alleged police encounter near Wan Dil Singh within the jurisdiction of Malka Hans police station on Wednesday, a constable sustained injuries from the accused's gunfire, resulting in the deaths of two robbers, while one managed to flee.

Reportedly, the Malka Hans police attempted to halt two suspicious individuals traveling on motorcycles near Wan Dil Singh during routine patrol. However, the suspects opened fire, critically injuring a constable. In response, the police returned fire.

Following the cessation of gunfire, authorities conducted a search, discovering the body of an unidentified suspect and apprehending another with injuries.

The wounded suspect succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital, bringing the count of deceased robbers to two. Seizing the cover of darkness, one of the robbers' accomplices evaded capture.

Injured Constable Talib Hussain received medical attention at DHQ Hospital Pakpattan, where District Police Officer Tariq Wilayat visited him.

A police contingent was dispatched to the scene, intensifying efforts to locate the fleeing robber. The deceased robbers, Fayyaz alias Fazli, and Munir Ahmad, were implicated in 49 criminal cases.

Identified as Fayyaz alias Fazli, hailing from Dalil K2, and Munir Ahmad, the deceased had criminal records spanning Sahiwal and Pakpattan.

Their crimes included charges of murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, rape, and robbery across various police stations.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 21^st, 2024