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ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police foiled an attempted robbery after six armed dacoits opened fire on a police team in Khanna area, leaving two police constables hit by bullets before three suspects were arrested injured.
An official told APP on Monday that the police team was conducting routine checking when two Honda 125 motorcycles carrying six armed dacoits approached the area with the intention of committing a robbery.
Upon spotting the police, the armed men opened indiscriminate fire.
Despite the direct bullets hitting two ICT Police constables, their bulletproof jackets and helmets saved their lives, the official said.
He added that three dacoits were injured by the firing of their own accomplices and were immediately arrested by the police team. Weapons were also recovered from their possession.
The remaining suspects managed to escape, and the police have launched a search and combing operation in the surrounding areas to trace and arrest the fleeing criminals.
The official stated that the swift response of the ICT Police prevented a major robbery and demonstrated the professionalism and courage of the on-ground officers who put their lives at risk to protect citizens.