Two killed, three injured in 'CCD encounters'

A suspected drug dealer and a dacoit were killed and three other men injured in alleged encounters with the Crime Control Department (CCD) and district police.

According to the police, Muhammad Mansha, wanted in cases of attempted murder, drugs and illegal weapons, was killed during an exchange of fire near Kamalabad graveyard.

The police claimed he was injured by firing from his accomplices and died before receiving medical assistance.

In another encounter near Tilanwala graveyard in the Raza Abad police station's jurisdiction, CCD personnel arrested a wounded suspect, identified as Waqas. He later died at a hospital.

The police described him as a gang leader of robbers wanted in more than 70 cases.

Meanwhile, Farhan and Ali Shan were injured in an encounter near Gulistan Colony. The police said they were wanted in connection with a recent robbery at a sweets shop on Sargodha Road, which was captured on CCTV cameras.

In the fourth incident, a wanted suspect, Sunil, was injured during an alleged exchange of fire near Chak 193-GB in the jurisdiction of Muridwala police station. He was shifted to a hospital for treatment.

The police said the bodies had been taken into custody and investigations were underway.