A robbery suspect was shot dead during an encounter with police in Khayaban-e-Sahil area of Karachi, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.
According to Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) South Asad Raza, the accused had committed various heinous crimes. The accused who was later identified as Minthar son of Sahib robbed businessman Asif Bilwani on June 4, 2024 in Defence area.
After some resistance by the businessman, the accused had directly opened fire on him resulting in his death on the spot.
Local police recovered a motorcycle, pistol and four rounds which the accused used in the robbery in Bilal Colony.
It is necessary to mention here, that two companions of accused were already killed by Defence police. The dead accused was wanted by police due to his involvement in different bank robberies, murder and other street crimes.
DIG South Syed Asad Raza also announced to award CC Second Certificate to SIO Boat Basin to successfully conclude of this high-profile case.
Reporter Anoosha Jaffery