Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested a robber and recovered a pistol, looted cash, and a bike from his possession in an encounter near Thatta.
According to a police report, a shootout between the robber and the police took place on Fakeer Goth Link Road near Thatta. As a result, the police overpowered the robber identified as Shabbir Juman Sarwan, a resident of Makli.
The police claimed that they had recovered a pistol, a motorcycle used in the crimes, and the cash looted from trader Keemchand Sonar at Ghoro Bari bus stop in Thatta district. The accused during investigation had also confessed to looting the trader, the police further claimed.
The police said the robber was linked to multiple crimes, including thefts, robberies, and motorcycle snatching, in various parts of Thatta district. Further investigation was underway, they said.