'Dacoits' detained in shootout with police in Karachi

Police claimed to have arrested two dacoits in Korangi Industrial Area, 24NewsHD TV channel reported Friday.

However, an accomplice of the arrested managed to escape. Reportedly, a patrol flagged down suspicious persons who started firing at police.

After a firefight, two of the shooters were arrested while one fled.

Police recovered two pistols with ammunition, three stolen mobile phones, and booty from the arrested who were identified as Attaullah Mangan and Muhammad Adeel.

One of the accused who was injured during the firefight was shifted to the hospital and the other to the police station. Further investigation is underway.