A suspected dacoit was arrested in an injured condition after an alleged police encounter near Muhammadi Ground in the Azizabad area.
Officials reported that the encounter occurred on Thursday when police stopped two individuals. An exchange of fire took place, during which one alleged suspect was injured while his accomplice managed to escape from the scene.
The arrested suspect was later identified as Sheikh Umeed, son of Muhammad Rashid. Authorities have confirmed the recovery of a pistol, its bullets, and a motorcycle from the scene.
The injured person has been moved to a hospital for medical treatment. Azizabad police have registered a case and initiated further investigation into the incident.