Wanted criminal killed in CCD encounter

Two alleged criminals, including a notorious outlaw wanted in more than 80 criminal cases, were killed in a reported encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Liaquatpur tehsil. A police constable and a passer-by sustained injuries during the exchange of fire.

Police said the deceased included Amin Boka, a resident of Kahroor Pacca in Lodhran district, who had allegedly been involved in dozens of heinous crimes and was wanted by police in multiple cases.

His arrest had become a major challenge for CCD Lodhran teams due to his alleged involvement in violent criminal activities across different cities.

Sources said CCD Lodhran District Officer Tahir Ejaz and his team had been conducting continuous operations to track down the suspect and his associates.

Officials said CCD teams received intelligence information regarding the movement of Amin Boka and his gang on Sunday and launched a targeted operation in the Liaquatpur area.

During the operation near Malikpur Taranda Muhammad Panah, the police team reportedly came face-to-face with the suspects in broad daylight.

According to CCD officials, the suspects opened indiscriminate fire on the police party in an attempt to escape.