Three dacoits killed in shootout

FAISALABAD, Sep 27 (APP):Three armed bandits were killed in a shootout with Thikriwala police near Sadhar bypass, Jhang Road on Wednesday.
Police took all the three bodies into custody and shifted to the mortuary at Allied Hospital.
According to police here, five armed dacoits were looting a passerby at a picket near Sadhar bypass, Jhang road when someone informed the police.
A heavy contingent of police forces reached the site and encircled the outlaws. The dacoits opened fire on the police team and during exchange of gunshots, three dacoits were killed on the spot while the other two managed to escape.
The identification of the criminals was yet to be ascertained, said police.