Rawalpindi: Two criminals riding on a motorcycle opened fire on a police party in the Pirwadhai area, leaving one of them injured and arrested, while police launched a search operation to apprehend his accomplice.
According to a police spokesperson, officers attempted to stop the two men after finding their motorcycle suspicious.
The suspects allegedly opened fire on the police, prompting an exchange of gunfire. One of the suspects sustained injuries and was taken into custody.
Police said a weapon and a stolen motorcycle were recovered from his possession.
The arrested suspect was reportedly a known offender with previous involvement in snatching cases.
The injured suspect was shifted to a hospital for medical treatment, while a search operation is underway to apprehend his accomplice.
A police spokesperson said those involved in attacks on citizens or law-enforcement personnel would be brought to justice.