Ringleader among three robbery suspects arrested after encounter in Karachi

Pirabad police on Saturday arrested three alleged robbers, including the ringleader of a dacoit gang, after an alleged encounter in the Qasba Colony area in Karachi.

According to police, the suspects were apprehended in injured condition near Ali Ground in Qasba Colony following an exchange of fire. The wounded men were shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital through a Chhipa ambulance.

A spokesperson for the district SSP said the arrested suspects were identified as 32 year old Amir Bakhsh alias Badshah, son of Manzoor, 27 year old Najeebullah, son of Qalandar, and 40 year old Farooq, son of Abbas.

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Police said a mini rifle, two pistols with ammunition, narcotics including ice and hashish worth millions of rupees, mobile phones and cash were recovered from their possession.

The Sindh government had earlier announced a reward of Rs1 million for the arrest of Badshah, who was described as the head of a narcotics racket and wanted in more than 11 serious cases.

Police claimed the suspects opened fire in an attempt to escape, prompting retaliatory action. During the exchange, three bullets hit a police mobile. Four other armed accomplices managed to flee while firing.

Authorities said a search operation was being launched in the area to arrest the fleeing suspects. After medical treatment, the arrested men will be interrogated about their alleged involvement in robberies and killings across Karachi.