FAISALABAD, Pakistan 28 Sep (Digital Itla) — Two high-profile robbers belonging to an inter-district gang were killed during an exchange of fire with a City Crime Division (CCD) team near Makhan Pul in the Millat Town police jurisdiction, law enforcement officials said on Monday.
Acting on instructions from SSP CCD Waseem Riaz, a joint police team raided the location following intelligence regarding the presence of dangerous proclaimed offenders. Upon arrival, five-armed suspects opened fire on the officers, triggering a tactical response, according to the official report.
During the shootout, two suspects were critically injured and apprehended while three accomplices fled the scene. The injured suspects succumbed to their wounds en route to the hospital.
Authorities identified the deceased as Umair Shahzad and Abdul Muqeet, both residents of 215 RB. Police stated both men were wanted in nearly three dozen violent crimes, including bank robberies, armed muggings, and murder during robberies—most notably the armed snatching of 1.2 million rupees in Factory Area and 2 million rupees in Sargodha Road. Operations are underway to trace the fleeing accomplices.
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