A robber was killed in an encounter with police in Mian Channu.
According to officials, three men were robbing citizens of valuables near Lal Chowk when Saddar police rushed to the spot. Seeing the police, the robbers opened fire, which was retaliated by the police.
During the shootout, a robber identified as Kazim, resident of Chak 28/14L was killed allegedly because of firing by his accomplices.
He died on the spot, while his two accomplices managed to escape. The deceased was wanted by Shahkot and Mian Channu police in 26 criminal cases.
His body was shifted to the Mian Channu Tehsil Headquarters Hospital for post-mortem.
Following the incident, District Police Officer Ismail Kharak ordered a search operation to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
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