A suspected robber was killed and his accomplice arrested in a police encounter in Mianwali Colony on Tuesday. According to police, two armed robbers were looting passers-by on a road when a police team reached the scene. The robbers opened fire on the police, who retaliated. In the ensuing crossfire, one robber was killed and the other injured.The injured robber was arrested and taken to hospital for treatment. He was identified as Abdullah. The deceased robber was identified as Umer.Arms, ammunition, two cell phones, a purse and a bike were recovered from their possession. Police said that the robbers were involved in several robberies in the area.

 
Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)