Dg khan: Police arrested a wanted criminal in an injured condition after an exchange of fire in the Sadar Taunsa area, recovering a weapon and a motorcycle from him, while a Dolphin Force personnel sustained a minor injury in the shootout.
The accused, identified as Zawar Hussain, son of Noor Muhammad, belonging to the Mashwari clan, was wanted in cases of attempted murder, robbery and other serious offences.
According to details, a Sadar Taunsa police team was on routine patrol near Pul Malana when suspects opened indiscriminate fire upon spotting them. Police retaliated, and the accused was wounded in crossfire from his own accomplices before being arrested along with a weapon and a motorcycle. His accomplices managed to flee the scene, and a search operation is underway to arrest them.
Dolphin Force personnel Shafqatullah suffered a minor injury during the exchange of fire and was given immediate medical treatment. His condition is stated to be out of danger.