Three dacoits were killed and three others escaped during a police encounter within the limits of the City Police Station in Depalpur, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.
According to the police, the dacoits were fleeing after snatching a motorcycle, mobile phone and cash on gunpoint from a citizen identified as Shahid.
When they were signalled to stop at the checkpoint, the robbers opened fire on police and tried to escape.
In retaliatory firing of police, three dacoits were killed and other three escaped from the scene.
The weapons, stolen motorcycle and cash were recovered from the dead robbers.
Reporter: Rana Saleem