ISLAMABAD: A suspect was injured during an encounter with the police in the capital, police said on Thursday.

As per the FIR, a four-member police patrolling team in the area of Service Road I-10/1 reached I-10/4 near CDA Double Road and set up a picket in response to information at wireless about a snatching in the area of I-10/1.

The team spotted two riders on a motorcycle appearing from I-10 Markaz and moving towards the double road at high speed, it added.

The police signalled the motorcycle riders to stop as they reached near the picket; however, they escaped towards Katarian Bridge, and the police started chasing them in an official vehicle.

As the riders reached Service Road, opposite Khayaban Sirsyed, their motorcycle slipped and they fell on the road.

The suspects then started indiscriminate firing at the police; however, the police succeeded in saving themselves from the firing while lying on the road and taking shelter behind the vehicle.

Later, the riders escaped towards I.J.P. Road from the scene on their feet, leaving behind their motorcycle, the FIR said, adding that the police chased them again and the riders also started indiscriminate firing at the police.

As a result, one of the riders sustained a bullet injury from the firing of his accomplice and fell on the road.

The other rider escaped from the scene while resorting to firing at the police and taking advantage of traffic congestion.

Later, the police overpowered the injured rider and recovered a 30-bore pistol from him.

A case was registered at Sabzi Mandi police station over the incident under sections 324, 353, and 186, along with the arm ordinance.

Published in Dawn, February 16th, 2024