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RAWALPINDI, Dec 01 (APP): In a dramatic exchange of fire last night, two of the most-wanted armed robbers were arrested by police in the Race Course area.
The confrontation began when officers attempted to intercept the suspects, who immediately opened fire.
Despite being injured during the exchange, the two robbers were taken into custody, while their two accomplices managed to flee the scene.
Police also recovered weapons used in the crime. Senior police officials, along with additional personnel, swiftly rushed to the scene to secure the area and initiate a search operation for the fugitives.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Ehsan and Muhammad Irshad.
Both were wanted for their involvement in a violent attack on a police party in the same area last month, during which ASI Ali Shan sustained injuries. The two suspects are also linked to a series of criminal activities, including theft, burglary, snatching, and illegal possession of firearms in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, and Lahore.
A search operation is currently underway to locate and arrest the two robbers who managed to escape.
City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani praised the police team for their swift and courageous response.
He particularly commended SP Potohar, SDPO Cantt, and the Race Course Police for their professionalism and bravery. CPO Hamdani reaffirmed that criminals who endanger the safety of citizens or attack police officers will not escape the law.