LAHORE: A policeman was killed and another suffered wounds in an encounter with a group of criminals in Nawab Town on Friday. According to police, policemen conducted a raid in a Nawab Town and, on seeing officials, three criminals opened firing on them.
Resultantly, policeman Khalil died on the spot while Assistant Sub-Inspector Abdul Ghaffoor was injured. As the police team retaliated, one suspect was gunned down while another suffered wounds and the third managed to escape. The deceased suspect was identified as Faisal. Police recovered weapons and ammunition during the raid. Police authorities said the accused were wanted to police in 395 cases. The injured policeman was shifted to a nearby hospital while the body was sent to a morgue for autopsy. The both officials belonged to Pakpattan. Police had started raids to apprehend the third accused.