In a confrontation between police and robbers near New Pull 43 SP, three dangerous robbers have been arrested. They were involved in more than 38 serious cases, including murder, attempted murder, and robbery.

The incident occurred on early hours on Monday when three armed robbers tried to hijack a vehicle near Qila Diwan Singh Stop. Upon receiving information, SHO Inspector Ghazi Sarwar pursued the robbers with his team.

As the police arrived, the robbers opened fire, prompting the police to retaliate. During the exchange of gunfire, two robbers were injured and captured due to friendly fire from their partner, while the escaping robber, Iqbal, was also apprehended shortly afterwards.

Initial investigations identified the injured robbers as Mushtaq alias Budhi and Rizwan, who are linked to an inter-district criminal group operating in Bahawalnagar, Pakpattan, Okara, and other districts.

DPO Okara Rashid Hidayat praised the timely and courageous action of the police team and commended them for their efforts.