Suspected robber injured in 'encounter'

ISLAMABAD:

ICT police arrested an injured member of a dacoit gang after he was hit by firing from his own accomplices during an attack on a police team in the jurisdiction of Humak Police Station.

An official said Humak police were taking arrested accused Liaqat Zahoor for recovery of stolen valuables on his identification when armed accomplices hiding on the route opened indiscriminate fire on the police team in an attempt to free him.

He said cops remained safe due to bulletproof jackets and other protective measures. The official said the arrested accused sustained injuries after being hit by bullets fired by his own accomplices during the exchange of fire.