SUKKUR: Jacobabad police on Saturday claimed to have gunned down a notorious dacoit in an encounter at Naon Wah bridge within the jurisdiction of Mauladad police station.

According to them, a police party patrolling duty near the bridge came across a group of suspects and tried to ask them about their suspicious movement. However, the suspects opened fire on the police party which was returned.

During the encounter, one of the suspects died, they said, adding that he was later identified as Lal Mir Gulwani Jakhrani, who was wanted by police in 24 different cases of murder, robbery, dacoity and other crimes.

Three other suspects managed to escape from the spot, said a police spokesperson.

Published in Dawn, July 31st, 2022