A notorious dacoit was gunned-down and two of his accomplices escaped during an encounter with police in Nowshera Virkan, reported 24News HD TV Channel on Wednesday.
The police encounter took place in the jurisdiction of Titlay Aali Police Station. Police sources said that the dacoit was killed by the firing of his accomplices.
Police further revealed that the dacoit who was later identified as Shan alias Bhola was involved in different criminal cases including dacoity, snatching, and theft.
Police said that a search operation is underway to apprehend the remaining accomplices of the dacoit who fled away from the scene.
Reporter: Mohammad Amin Goraya