A proclaimed offender (PO) was killed following an encounter with the police in Nishtar Colony, Lahore, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.
Police said they were taking Abdur Rehman, who was wanted in connection with the rape of a girl during dacoity at Chungi Amer Sidhu, for recovery when his accomplices attacked the police van.
When the girl’s mother tried to save her daughter, Abdur Rehman killed both of them and made away with Rs500,000 cash.
Cops found involved in dacoity arrested
On the other hand, police in Lahore arrested a sub-inspector (SI) and Hafiz Zahid and Constable Tariq, deputed at Gulshan-e-Iqbal police station, after registering a case against them on the complaint of a citizen.
Police said both cops had robbed a citizen, Ammar Khalid, of valuables, at Sabza Zar on August 29.
The Force said that the citizen then recognized both police personnel while they were patrolling the area, and complained to the SP Iqbal Town.
The SP then summoned both of them to his office, where, after questioning, they were found guilty.
The cops were immediately handcuffed and thrown into a police lockup.
Reporters: Abid Chaudhry and Israr Khan