Wanted dacoit killed in alleged police encounter in Larkana

An alleged police encounter in the Gairalo police station area of Larkana claimed the life of a most-wanted dacoit on Sunday, police said.

According to police, the deceased was identified as Kehar alias Kehu Jatoi, a proclaimed offender carrying a government-announced bounty of Rs2.5 million on his head.

Police claimed that the outlaw was killed by firing from his own accomplices during the encounter.

Officials said Keho Jatoi was involved in several criminal cases and was also a key accused in the murder of martyred Station House Officer (SHO) Mir Muhammad Khoso.

Police added that further investigations were underway, while the body was shifted to a morgue for legal formalities.

Reporter: Abdul Khaliq Mughari