An alleged robber was taken into custody in an injured condition after a fierce exchange of fire with law enforcement officers in the Gul Goth area on Wednesday, while his accomplice managed to escape.
The encounter occurred when police personnel on patrol intercepted two individuals allegedly involved in illicit activities. The situation escalated into a shootout between the authorities and the suspects, resulting in one suspect being wounded and subsequently apprehended.
Following the incident, authorities recovered several incriminating items from the possession of the detained individual. The seized evidence includes a pistol, bullets, several snatched mobile phones, and a motorcycle purportedly used in criminal operations.
A search has been initiated for the second suspect who fled the scene during the confrontation. Officials at the SS Highway Police Station have confirmed that a comprehensive investigation into the matter is underway.