The Lahore police claimed that a suspect, allegedly involved in heinous crimes, including murder and attempted murder, was killed in the firing by his own accomplices in Kot Lakhpat area. According to police, the suspect, Muhammad Riaz, was in custody and being taken for the arrest of his accomplices and recovery of weapons when his accomplices opened fire on the police party to free him. The police added that Muhammad Riaz was killed allegedly in the firing of the attackers, who managed to escape. The police said that Muhammad Riaz, a notorious criminal with a history of heinous crimes, including murder and attempted murder. The police have launched a search operation in the area to apprehend Riaz’s accomplices, who fled the scene under the cover of darkness.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan