Robber killed in police encounter

MULTAN:

A police team killed a suspected robber in an alleged encounter on Bosan Road near Pul Kadal. Officials said on Thursday that the suspect was spotted on Bosan Road and signalled to stop, but he allegedly opened fire on the police.

The police took cover behind their vehicle and retaliated. After an exchange of fire, the suspect was found dead, reportedly hit by the firing of his own accomplices.

The body was shifted to Nishtar Hospital. The accused, Amjad alias Amji, was involved in cases of burglary, theft and street crimes, said officials.

The officials added that a search had been launched to arrest the fleeing accomplices. They said the deceased was wanted in several cases registered in Multan as well as in Khanewal, Vehari and Muzaffargarh districts.