Three wanted dacoits killed in Khairpur encounter

Khairpur – (Web Desk) – Police shot dead three wanted robbers carrying heavy head money during a gunfight in Khairpur, officials said on Monday.

SSP Samiullah stated that police rushed to Kot Lalu Mangya Mori Stop after receiving a distress call about armed robbers looting passenger buses. On arrival, the suspects opened fire on the police team, prompting retaliatory action. As a result, three robbers were killed, while their accomplices managed to flee.

The slain suspects were identified as Aqib Shar, who carried a head money of Rs4.1 million, Maula Baksh Shar with Rs3 million head money, and Mujtaba.

Aqib Shar and Maula Baksh Shar were wanted in more than 60 cases of heinous crimes, including extortion, murder, attempted murder, and kidnapping for ransom.

Police also recovered a Kalashnikov and bullets from their possession.

Their bodies were sent to the hospital for medicolegal procedures, whereas a manhunt was launched for their accomplices who escaped during the encounter.

Weapons and looted valuables were seized from the dead. Further investigation was underway.

A most-wanted dacoit became seriously injured but later died in a hospital during an exchange of fire with a police party in Karachi.

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The incident took place in Pak Colony, located in Kemari Karachi.

SSP Kemari Amjad Shaikh said that the dead dacoit, identified as Amirullah alias Meeru, was a police record holder and several criminal cases were registered against him.

Police also recovered a pistol and a motorcycle from his custody. SSP revealed that further legal proceedings are underway.