A young man was killed by the firing of dacoits during a dacoity bid in Gulshan Ravi area of Lahore on Wednesday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to police, 25-year-old Ehtisham withdrew Rs1.26 million from bank and was going back on a motorcycle along with his friend on Tuesday evening. They were intercepted by two dacoits near Toheed Park nullah. The dacoits tried to snatch money from Ehtisham. But he offered resistance, on which the muggers opened fire on him, injuring him critically.

He was taken to hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds on Wednesday.

Citizen shot during dacoity bid  

In another incident, 51-year-old Rizwan fell prey to dacoits’ firing on Jail Road near Services Hospital during a dacoity attempt.

Police said dacoits fled after the incident. 

Rizwan was shifted to the hospital where his condition was stated to be out of danger.

Two bike-riders crushed to death by speeding car

Two young men riding a motorcycle were crushed to death when a speeding car hit their two-wheeler in Sarai Alamgir.

Reportedly, a speeding car smashed into motorcycle near Sabzi Mandi on GT Road. As a result, two persons riding on the bike died on the spot while another rider sustained severe injuries. 

The deceased were identified as Faizan and Kabeer.

The driver of the car fled the scene soon after the incident.

The dead bodies were dispatched to the hospital for post mortem. 

Reporters Rana Faran Yameen and Saghir Rathor