One policeman was killed while another was seriously injured during a joint operation conducted by the police and Elite Force against drug smugglers in Kharian, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday.
The deceased policeman was identified as Tariq Aziz who was performing his duties in Elite Force.
Earlier, in September 2024, in a police encounter also reported from Kharian, a robber was killed by gunfire from his own accomplices.
Two dacoits were arrested in injured condition, while three managed to escape.
The deceased dacoit had been identified as Babar Musalli, a resident of Dinga, while those arrested were Khurram Pathana and Umair Toor from Faisalabad.
As per the police’s version, the dacoits first opened fire on the cops manning a checkpoint, prompting a shootout between the two sides.
The deceased and apprehended robbers were wanted by the police in connection with cases registered at different police stations in Mandi Bahauddin, Dinga, Faisalabad and Kharian.
They were involved in multiple cases of robbery, theft, armed resistance, and firing at police.
Reporter: Syed Tanveer Naqvi