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HYDERABAD, Oct 30 (APP):Khadhar Police arrested one suspect in an encounter with the armed dacoits in the jurisdiction of Khadhar police station, however, his accomplices managed to escape.
According to a police spokesperson, the Khadhar Police signaled some suspicious individuals to stop during a routine patrol. Instead of complying, the suspects opened fire on the police party. He said that the police retaliated in defense. During the exchange of fire, one robber was injured and apprehended while his accomplices fled from the scene under the cover of darkness. The injured suspect was identified as Rasheed, son of Abdul Aziz Solangi, a resident of Khadhar. A 30-bore pistol and rounds were recovered from his possession.
The injured suspect has been shifted to the hospital, while raids are being conducted to arrest the absconding accomplices. Police have collected the criminal record of the arrested suspect. SSP Shaheed Benazirabad appreciated the bravery of the police team and said that operations against criminal elements would continue indiscriminately. He said that protecting the lives and property of citizens remains the top priority of the police.