Two dacoits killed in alleged police encounter in Karachi

KARACHI (92 News) – Two dacoits were killed in an alleged encounter with police at early hours of Wednesday morning in Gulshan-e-Maymar area of the city. According to the reports, the four dacoits were looting in the area and upon seeing the police party, they opened fire upon. In the exchange of fire two dacoits were killed, while two of their accomplices managed to flee away from the scene. The identity of the dacoits could not be ascertained, said the local police. Earlier, three robbers were killed in an alleged encounter in Gulshan-e-Jamal area. The dacoits were depriving the people of their valuables when a police reached there. On seeing the police, the dacoits opened fire which was retaliated. As a result, three dacoits were injured and taken to hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.