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LODHRAN, Oct 09 (APP):Crime Control Department (CCD) claimed on Thursday to have arrested two suspects in separate encounters and recovered illegal weapons from their possession.
According to CCD sources, a team of CCD Circle Kahror Pacca was patrolling near Pahi Wala chowk when they spotted two suspects riding a motorcycle.
The police team signalled them to stop but they opened fire on the team.
In retaliation, a suspect was found lying in injured condition and was arrested.
The arrested suspect was identified as Zulfiqar Ali alias Jailo. The police recovered a pistol and bullets from his possession.
The arrested suspect was involved in oven 19 cases including dacoity, vehicles theft and other crimes. One of his accomplices managed to escape by taking advantage of darkness. Special teams formed for the arrest of fleeing suspect.
In another raid, the CCD arrested a suspect in injured condition during encounter in Lodhran district.
The CCD Lodhran team was conducting an operation near Koonki Wali Pull, when three armed suspects riding a motorcycle approached. On being signaled to stop, the suspects opened fire on the police party. The CCD team retaliated in self-defense, leading to a brief but intense exchange of fire. During the search operation, a suspect was found injured and taken into custody. The arrested suspect identified himself as Shoukat, s/o Ahmad Yar, resident of Chak 40, Mauza Hardo Thaeem, Tehsil Karor Pacca, District Lodhran.
Police recovered a 30-bore pistol along with live rounds from the suspect’s possession.
Upon checking criminal records, it was revealed that the suspect was a habitual offender involved in over 21 serious criminal cases including armed robbery, vehicle theft, burglary, and illegal arms possession.
Meanwhile, the suspect’s two armed accomplices managed to flee the scene under the cover of darkness. Police have cordoned off the area and established checkpoints in the area to ensure their swift arrest.