Two suspected robbers arrested after police encounter

KARACHI:Two suspected robbers were arrested in injured condition during a police encounter in Landhi area of the metropolis on Friday.

According to police sources, the encounter occurred in Bhains Colony when two suspected robbers opened fire on a police team. In the exchange of fire, the robbers, Qasim, aged 25 and Usman, 23, sustained bullet injuries.

Police arrested them in injured condition and recovered weapons and snatched cell phones from their possession.SSP Malir said during initial investigation the arrested accused confessed to involve in several robberies and other crimes.

The injured were brought to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for treatment.