Suspect wanted in police constable's murder killed in Sargodha encounter
A proclaimed offender wanted in multiple cases, including the killing of a police constable, died in an exchange of fire with police on Monday.
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A proclaimed offender wanted in connection with the murder of a police constable was killed during an encounter with police in Sargodha on Monday morning, according to a police spokesman.
The suspect was identified as Kashif of Kot Momin, who police said was wanted in multiple cases including murder, attempted murder and robbery.
Prior attack on police
According to the spokesman, Kashif had opened fire on police a few days before Monday's encounter, an incident connected to the constable's death. Details of the earlier attack, including the circumstances surrounding the constable's killing, were not fully specified in the available report.
Police in Sargodha have been pursuing suspects connected to the case in the days since the constable was killed. Monday's encounter resulted in the suspect's death, according to the police account of the incident.
Authorities did not provide further details on the operation that led to the encounter or on whether any other suspects remain wanted in connection with the case.
Sources
- Killer of Shaheed constable killed in police encounter — APP (Pakistan)
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