Cop martyred, two dacoits killed in Chakwal police encounter

Chakwal: There was an encounter between the dacoits and the police, as a result of which two dacoits were killed while an official was also martyred in Chakwal.

According to the police, the police team had raided Ratta Kalar Kahar to arrest the proclaimed offenders, where two robbers were killed by the firing of their colleagues, while a policeman was also martyred in the exchange of fire.

According to the spokesperson of Punjab Police, Constable Tahir Shah of the elite force was martyred in the encounter with the robbers.

According to the spokesman, Inspector General (IG) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar, while seeking a report of the incident from Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi, said that it is the responsibility of the Punjab Police to support the family of the martyr and full cooperation will be given in this regard.