A man died after reportedly suffering a medical emergency during the pursuit of suspected robbers near Kandiaro area, the police said on Tuesday.
Fear during robbery chase leaves man dead near Kandiaro area : Police
NOWSHERA FEROZE , Jul 7 (APP):A man died after reportedly suffering a medical emergency during the pursuit of suspected robbers near Kandiaro area, the police said on Tuesday.
The incident began when armed men allegedly robbed a local resident. The villagers then chased the suspects, who abandoned their motorcycle and fled the scene on foot, they added.
During the pursuit, amid panic and the sound of gunfire, a bystander identified as Mumtaz Siyal reportedly became unwell and died.
The police said the exact cause of death would be determined through legal procedures.
The police arrived at the scene, transferred the body to a nearby hospital for necessary formalities and took the abandoned motorcycle into custody as part of the investigation.
The police said investigations were under way from multiple angles and efforts were continuing to trace and arrest the fleeing suspects.
