A notorious dacoit who was involved in more than 40 criminal cases was killed during a police encounter in Faisalabad, reported 24News TV Channel on Wednesday.
According to details, police signalled five suspicious persons who were riding on two motorcycles to stop near the Garh Police station.
But the accused suddenly opened fire at the police party. During heavy exchange of fire, one dacoit was dead, and five of his accomplices managed to escape from the scene.
Later, police shifted the dead body of the dacoit to the nearby hospital for autopsy.
Reporter: Tayyab Maqbool