An alleged dacoit was arrested in an injured condition after an armed encounter with law enforcement agencies near the river in Haji Mureed Goth. Authorities have launched a search for the second individual who escaped during the incident.
According to a statement issued by the Gul Bahar Police Station on Thursday, officers encountered two alleged dacoits, which resulted in an exchange of fire. During the shootout, one of the suspects, identified as Aamir son of Ayub, was injured after which he was arrested.
His accomplice managed to evade the authorities and escape from the scene. Police officials later recovered a pistol and bullets from the crime scene.
The injured suspect has been shifted to a medical center for treatment and is in police custody. A formal investigation into the matter has been initiated.