Karachi: Two dacoits killed during alleged police clash in Chakiwara

Dunya News

Two dacoits were killed while one managed to escape.

KARACHI (Dunya News) – Two dacoits were killed while one managed to escape during an alleged police clash early Saturday morning in Chakiwara area of Karachi.

According to details, three armed dacoits entered a house for robbery bid. Police reached the scene on getting information on which the dacoits opened fire on them retaliating to which two robbers were killed whereas their third accomplice managed to escape.

Police recovered arms from the possession of the dacoits.

On the other hand, two persons were injured when unidentified motorcycle riders attacked them. The injured have been identified as Jozur and Murtaza.

Police has initiated probe into the incident.

Earlier on Friday, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Friday arrested the chief of a banned organization Hizb-ut-Tahrir Siham Qamar from Gulshan Iqbal area Karachi.

Fight against lawlessness that prevailed in the city of Karachi intensified after an operation was started in the city by the Rangers nearly two years ago. Target killings, extortion cases and killings have reduced as the hunt for felons continues.