An alleged suspect was arrested in an injured condition following an armed encounter between police and suspected street criminals in the Khwaja Ajmer Nagri area this morning, while his accomplice managed to escape.
The incident occurred on an inner road near Nayi Roshni School in Sector 5/A-4, when officers stopped the suspects. An exchange of fire ensued, during which one suspect was injured.
The arrested suspect has been identified as Muhammad Hafiz. Authorities recovered a 9mm pistol, a loaded magazine, and some cash from his possession after the exchange of fire.
After the encounter, the injured suspect has been moved to a medical center for treatment under police custody. A search is underway for his accomplice who escaped during the encounter.