Suspected robber injured, arrested after 'encounter' in Sheikhupura

Suspected robber injured, arrested after 'encounter' in Sheikhupura
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Summary During the encounter, one suspect, identified as Israr, sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

SHEIKHUPURA (Dunya News) - An alleged police encounter took place near Kaluke here on Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of an injured suspect, while two of his accomplices managed to escape.

According to police officials, the suspects were allegedly robbing citizens after setting up an illegal checkpoint on Kaluke Road.
Acting on information, a police team from Sadar Police Station rushed to the scene.

Police said the suspects opened fire upon seeing the approaching officers, triggering an exchange of gunfire.

During the encounter, one suspect, identified as Israr, sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

Meanwhile, the two other suspects fled the scene. Police have launched an operation to trace and arrest the fleeing accomplices.
 

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