Robber injured, held after shootout with police

Robber injured, held after shootout with police

Crime

Further investigation is under way

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Police arrested an alleged robber after he was injured in encounter in Zaman Town here.  

His accomplice managed to escape. Police were informed that two robbers were plundering valuables from citizens after barricading a road.

The law enforcers rushed to the scene to arrest the robbers. On seeing the policemen, they started firing and police effectively responded. 

As a result, a robber was apprehended whereas his aide escaped while taking cover of aerial firing. 

Police said the arrested robber was a history-sheeter and involved in dozens of robberies and other crimes. 

Arms and looted valuables were recovered from the robber.