LODHRAN, Oct 17 (APP):Crime Control Department (CCD) killed a suspected robber and injured another in two separate encounters in Lodhran, an official said.
According to the official, the killed suspect was wanted in at least 30 criminal cases, including burglary, theft and murder.
The suspect allegedly opened fire on the police when asked to surrender his weapons. The police retaliated in self-defence, resulting in his death at the scene.
In a separate incident, another suspected robber was shot and injured. He was also reportedly involved in multiple criminal cases registered at various police stations across the district.
The identities of both suspects were not disclosed in the official statement. The body of the deceased and the injured suspect were shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) for post-mortem examination and medical treatment.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
