Accused escaped from police custody killed in Rawalpindi encounter

The accused, who escaped from police custody with handcuffs, was killed in an encounter in the Pirwadhai area of Rawalpindi, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.

According to the Rawalpindi police officials, the accused was killed during an exchange of fire at a police party late last night while his two accomplices fled the scene.

The accused fired at the police while snap checking and tried to escape. The accused started firing again on the police party near Chhati graveyard after the police chased him.

The slain accused Mehr Ali was arrested in the kidnapping and murder case within the limits of the City Police Station. The accused had escaped during taking for the recovery and identification of evidence last evening.

The accused Mehr Ali had killed his cousin Mohsin and put his body in a fat-melting pot and burnt it. The accused had invited the victim home by promising him a cheap prize bond.

The accused snatched Rs4.5 million from the victim and killed him. The police recovered Rs4.3 million snatched from the victim during the investigation.

The vehicle used by the deceased was also recovered after the accused pointed it out. The body of the accused was shifted to the hospital.

Reporter: Irshad Qureshi