Criminal Killed In Police Encounter

Criminal killed in police encounter

ATTOCK, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th Aug, 2024) A high-stakes police operation on GT Road resulted in the death of a notorious criminal, Saeed Khan, wanted for multiple offenses including murder, attempted murder, robbery, and dacoity. According to police sources, Khan was killed by his own accomplices during a shootout with police.

The incident occurred on Saturday when police signaled Khan and his associates to stop at an interprovincial checkpoint. Instead, they sped away, prompting a chase.

The suspects opened fire, which was retaliated by police. When the firing ceased, police found Khan lying in a pool of blood.

Two of Khan's accomplices were also killed during the exchange of fire, allegedly by their own associates.

A search operation is underway to apprehend the remaining suspects. Khan was a native of Jalozai camp in Nowshera district and had a long history of criminal activity in various cities, including Islamabad and Nowshera.

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