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Dacoit Killed In Encounter In Faisalabad

Faizan Hashmi Published August 01, 2025 | 06:23 PM

Dacoit killed in encounter in Faisalabad

A alleged dacoit was killed and three others escaped in an encounter with police on Friday

FAISALABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Aug, 2025) A alleged dacoit was killed and three others escaped in an encounter with police on Friday.

According to a police spokesperson, the dead was identified as Irfan alias Fani. Police received a call through wireless that four bandits managed to escape after looting cash and a motorcycle from a citizen, Asif.

A team of Balochni police started chasing and encircled them near 90-RB. However, they hid themselves in nearby fields while resorting to firing on the police team.

In retaliation, police also fired shots. Later a dacoit was found dead and three others fled the scene.

Police seized a pistol, stolen motorcycle from the scene.

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