Police claim killing four in encounters

LAHORE:

Lahore Organised Crime Unit killed four suspected criminals, including a suspect in the killing of a police constable, in two encounters. Six accomplices of the deceased managed to escape, while a police constable was injured during the shootouts.

A shootout occurred in the Kahna area when police responded to a robbery in progress in Panjoo village, where robbers had taken a family hostage. Upon police's arrival, a gunfight ensued, lasting about 25 minutes.

Two suspected robbers were killed, reportedly by their accomplices' fire, while six others fled the scene. Police registered a case against eight suspects.

In the other encounter near Narang Mandi, the Organised Crime Unit tracked down two suspected criminals, Fasih Butt and Bunty, wanted for the murder of a police constable in Sanda a few months ago. During the raid, the suspects opened fire on the police, leading to a gun battle.

Both suspects were killed and a police constable suffered injuries.