A suspect was killed while two managed to escape in an alleged police encounter between the Crime Control Department (CCD) Vehari and robbers.
A pistol was recovered from the deceased suspect. According to a CCD spokesperson, encounter took place near Pakpattan Canal at Pul 16-WB, yesterday as part of ongoing effective operations against criminal elements.
During the exchange, a robber was killed while his two accomplices managed to escape. CCD spokesperson Chaudhry Amjad said that CCD team was on routine patrolling when three robbers suddenly opened indiscriminate fire upon seeing the official vehicle near Pul 16-WB. CCD team returned fire in self-defense.
The exchange of fire lasted for several minutes, resulting in one robber being severely injured. The team apprehended the injured robber Umar Daraz, but he succumbed to his injuries on the spot.
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