Three robbers were killed in separate shootouts in North Karachi and Korangi Industrial Area within an hour, highlighting the ongoing battle against crime in the city.
In the first incident, two robbers, identified as Khadim Hussain and Sajid Ali, were killed in an exchange of fire with police in Sector 11B, North Karachi.
The robbers were attempting to rob people when they were confronted by a patrolling motorcycle unit of the Shaheen Force. The robbers opened fire on the police officers, who retaliated, resulting in the deaths of the two suspects.
Police recovered weapons, a motorcycle, and mobile phones from the deceased robbers. Their bodies were shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for post-mortem examination and further investigation.
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In the second incident, a robber was shot and killed by a citizen in Sharifabad, Korangi Industrial Area. The robber was attempting to rob an oil trader who was returning from the bank with 800,000 rupees. The robber opened fire on the trader and his companion, but the trader returned fire, killing the suspect.
The deceased robber was identified as Rana Javed. Police recovered a weapon from his possession. His body was shifted to Jinnah Hospital for post-mortem and investigation.
