Robbery accused injured in alleged ‘police encounter’

According to details, the alleged police encounter occurred within the limits of Bani police station as a result of which one accused was left injured while another managed to flee.

The injured accused Ikramullah was shifted to nearby hospital in critical condition, Rawalpindi police said.

Accused has a criminal record and is involved in multiple robbery incidents in the twin cities.

Few days earlier, the accused had shot dead a citizen named Umair Rauf during a robbery, police revealed.