Two individuals were arrested on Sunday following an exchange of fire between law enforcement agencies and alleged dacoits in Orangi Town, with one injured during the encounter, while a third suspect managed to escape.
The incident occurred in Sector 9-E when police personnel encountered the suspected culprits, leading to a shootout between the two parties.
Authorities successfully took two individuals into custody after the encounter. The arrested individuals have been identified as Tanveer Ali, son of Ayub Ali, and Muhammad Nauman, son of Muhammad Mahfooz.
Tanveer Ali was injured during the exchange of fire and was subsequently moved to a hospital for medical treatment. The search for their accomplice who fled the scene is ongoing.
Upon searching the suspects, two pistols with bullets, six mobile phones, an unspecified amount of cash, and one motorcycle were recovered.
Authorities have confirmed that a further investigation into the matter has been launched.