SHEIKHUPURA (PPI): Two robbers were killed and one escaped after an alleged encounter with the police near Qila Sattar Shah, police said Sunday.
According to the police, three robbers were plundering cash and valuables from passersby on a road and harassing women. After being informed, police reached the spot and cordoned off the area to apprehend the outlaws.
The robbers started firing when they saw the police team of Factory Area Police Station. Police retaliated effectively. The encounter continued for sometimes as a result of which two robbers were killed and their accomplice managed to escape.
Weapons and looted goods were recovered from the dead robbers. Police teams were raiding to arrest the robber who fled the scene.
