Robber injured, arrested in Karachi police 'encounter'
Crime
His accomplice managed to escape
KARACHI: (Dunya News) - A suspected robber was injured and arrested during an exchange of fire with police here on Saturday, Dunya News reported.
Two armed robbers were busy plundering valuables from citizens near Qayyumabad area of Karachi after holding them hostage at a gunpoint.
Police reached the spot on receiving information. On seeing the police, the accused started firing.
During the retaliatory action, a robber sustained bullet injuries. Police arrested him while his accomplice escaped under the cover of darkness.
The arrested outlaw was identified as Hamad. He was involved in many incidents of robbery and other serious crimes. Police started investigation after sending the injured to hospital.
