KARACHI:Ferozabad police and Shaheen Force killed a wanted suspect, identified as Yasir alias Shola, during an encounter with armed suspects on Shahrah-e-Millat Road, according to police on Wednesday.
The East District police said the deceased was allegedly involved in serious crimes, including the killing of security guard Akhtar Hussain during a robbery.
The encounter followed another operation by Ferozabad police, who had arrested Asghar alias Chariya, alleged ringleader of a house-robbery gang, after an encounter the previous day.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Javed Alam Odho commended DIGP East Dr Farrukh Ali, SSP East Zubair Nazir Sheikh and the Ferozabad police team for their actions.
He praised the police teams for their timely response and directed officers to continue operations against criminal elements, utilizing all available resources to protect the lives and property of citizens.