A policeman embraced martyrdom while another two sustained injuries in a shootout with dacoits in Okara, 24NewsHD TV channel reported.

Five robbers were killed while two of them fled in the encounter in the limits of Okara police.

Reportedly, the outlaws were busy with their looting spree when the lawmen showed up on the spot.

They started firing at the lawmen resulting in the martyrdom of Pakpattan Police SI Sarwar Akram. Another two cops sustained injuries.

The personnel of Okara and Pakpattan took part in the shootout.

The police also recovered booty, arms, and ammunition. 

S RPO Sahiwal says that indiscriminate actions against criminals will continue