During a police encounter an alleged criminal was killed, while a policeman embraced martyrdom after crossfire between some criminals and a police party in Memon Goth area of Karachi, police confirmed on Friday. According to media reports, five policemen riding two motorcycles were on the routine patrolling when they witnessed some robbers looting citizens, police tried to apprehend them. The suspects opened fire on policemen and a gun-battle ensued eventually. A suspect was killed and another injured. Constable Imran was injured and later succumbed to his injuries while being shifted to a hospital for medical aid. Another passerby was also injured by the firing of the suspects. Police claimed to have recovered three pistols from the suspects and launched investigation.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan-INP