Summary One suspected robber was killed in an alleged police encounter in Khanewal after being caught in his accomplices' crossfire.
KHANEWAL (Dunya News) – A suspected robber was killed in an alleged encounter between police and robbers in the jurisdiction of Sarai Sidhu Police Station in Khanewal.
According to police sources, the suspect was caught in the crossfire and shot dead by his own accomplices during an exchange of fire, while the other suspects managed to flee.
The deceased was identified as Ghulam Murtaza alias Mithu, who was wanted by police in connection with murder, robbery, street crime and several other serious criminal cases.
The body was shifted to Civil Hospital for medico-legal formalities, while police have launched an investigation into the incident.
A search operation is also underway to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
