Kohat: Three robbers killed in exchange of fire
Three robbers of a notorious gang were killed in an exchange of fire with police after they shot at and injured a constable, an army soldier and a civilian in an attempt to loot them, the police said.
The robbers had let loose a reign of terror during last three weeks and were involved in several bloody robberies, district police officer Shafiullah Gandapur told a news conference.
He said the robbers had fired at a motorcycle, injuring a police constable, namely Haroon Rashid, an army man, Shah Faisal, and a civilian, Saleem Khan on Thursday night. The injured were going home after attending a musical show.
Mr Gandapur said following the firing incident, the DSPs of the city and Saddar along with a contingent reached the spot, adding the robbers opened fire on the police. However, in retaliation, the robbers, namely Niaz Ali and Shehzad, were killed, while their third accomplice fled.
Kohat: Three robbers killed in exchange of fire
He said the police started a search operation around the Masood Bagh and intercepted the fleeing robber, Sajjad, who opened fire at the police party. However, the police killed him in retaliatory fire. DPO Gandapur said the robbers were involved in robberies on highways and had killed a number of people after looting them in recent days.
