Rahim Yar Khan: Five suspected robbers were killed during a police encounter in the Kot Samaba area of Rahim Yar Khan district, police said on Monday.
According to reports, District Police Officer (DPO) Irfan Ali Samo stated that the suspects had allegedly looted Rs600,000 from a citizen and were fleeing towards Kot Samaba when police intercepted them, leading to an exchange of fire.
The DPO added that the identities of the deceased suspects could not be immediately ascertained. He further said that an operation against criminal elements in the riverine (Katcha) area is ongoing.
Police said further investigations are underway.
