Two robbers were gunned down in an alleged encounter with CIA police in Lahore on Sunday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The CIA police signalled the accused to stop at a check post in Chung area, instead of stopping the robbers opened fire at the police party. The CIA jawans retaliated and in the ensuing gunbattle both the robbers were killed. 

The slain robbers were identified as Rehman and Naqash, said in-charge of the CIA team.

“An official rifle and a motorcycle were also recovered from the possession of the robbers. The dead bodies of the robbers were shifted to a hospital for an autopsy,” said inspector Tariq.

Reporter: Abid Chaudhry