Alleged Police Encounter on Nawab Town Road; Notorious Dacoit Killed, Three Accomplices Escape

FAISALABAD, Sept 29 (DIGITAL ITLA) — An alleged police encounter took place on Nawab Town Road within the jurisdiction of the Saddar police station, resulting in the death of a record-holding criminal, police reported.

According to police details, personnel signaled two motorcycles carrying four suspects to stop at a checkpoint, prompting the individuals to open fire on the police party. During the ensuing exchange of gunfire, a suspect named Saleem was injured and succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital.

Police officials stated that the deceased suspect was involved in twelve heinous cases of theft, robbery, and street crime. His three accomplices managed to escape from the scene, and operations are underway for their arrest. A case under five different sections has been registered against the suspects at the Saddar police station.