Larkana police on Thursday claimed to have arrested a robber in injured condition during an encounter and recovered weapons from his possession.

According to a police report, Larkana police foiled a robbery bid in the Pir Sher Road area of Ali Goharabad Police Station of the city when they arrested a bandit in an injured condition during the exchange of fire with the robbers. The police also recovered weapons. However, accomplices of the detained bandit managed to flee.

The robber who was arrested in an injured condition has been identified as Sajid Abro. The injured robber was shifted to a local hospital for treatment.

A search operation was underway in the area to arrest the accused who fled the scene. According to the initial investigation, the said robber was involved in serious crime cases.

SSP Larkana Ahmed Chaudhry has issued orders for rewards and honors for the raiding police team.