SHEIKHUPURA– During a recovery operation in Sheikhupura late on Monday, a suspected robber was shot dead by his accomplices as they attempted to escape him from police custody.
The incident happened when police were transporting suspect Adnan to a spot for recovery in Chak-4 Rasala village. The police unit was stopped by the thieves, and a firefight ensued.
According to the police, Adnan was shot by his own accomplices who then left the scene. The corpse was moved for an autopsy, and a search was started to find the assailants.