Wanted shooter killed in encounter

A suspected shooter wanted in dozens of cases was killed during an alleged police encounter in Gulberb late on Saturday night.

Police said a team led by SHO Rana Abdul Ghaffar had set up a checkpoint near Kamalabad graveyard when two motorcyclists opened fire and attempted to flee.

During the exchange of fire, 37-year-old Ghulam Mohiuddin of Chak 55-JB Baba Bakala was injured, allegedly by gunfire from his accomplices. He was shifted to Allied Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Police said the deceased was wanted in several cases registered in various districts, including a recent extortion-related firing incident that had gone viral on social media. A case was registered against the fleeing suspect and raids launched to arrest him.