Near Baloch Bridge, an armed confrontation occurred today between personnel of Tipu Sultan Police Station and suspected robbers, resulting in one assailant being arrested in an injured state while his accomplice successfully escaped.
The personnel signaled the individuals to stop, but the suspects fired at the police team, initiating an exchange of fire.
The injured person was identified as Muhammad Sajid son of Suleman. After the arrest, a .30 bore pistol and ammunition, suspected of being used in illegal activities, were recovered from his possession.
Mr. Sajid was immediately shifted to a medical facility for treatment.
According to the East Police spokesperson, regular legal proceedings have been initiated, and authorities are investigating the criminal background of the person taken into custody.