An exchange of fire between law enforcement agencies and suspected criminals resulted in the arrest of one suspect in an injured condition, while his two alleged accomplices escaped.
The encounter took place within the limits of the C-Section police station near Numaish Road, when police on a routine patrol stopped individuals allegedly standing with the intent to commit a crime.
Authorities have identified the arrested suspect as Farman Memon. According to the police, he is a wanted person and is allegedly involved in several serious cases, including robbery, theft, and past police encounters.
After the incident, a TT pistol along with bullets was recovered from Memon’s possession.
The injured suspect has been moved to a hospital for medical treatment. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies have launched a comprehensive search operation in the area to find and arrest the two suspects who fled from the scene.