MULTAN, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 29th Aug, 2026) Police claimed to have arrested a robber after he was wounded by his own accomplice
during an encounter at Tariqabad, within the limits of BZ Police Station.
The spokesman said the accused, identified as Vikram alias Vicky, son of Abdul Rehman and a resident of Gharibabad, appeared from Kharal Chowk. The officials signalled him to stop, but instead of complying with the command, the accused opened fire on the police. He was directed through a small loudspeaker to lay down his arms, but in vain.
Police opened fire reportedly in self-defence. When the firing stopped, the accused was found lying on the ground in an injured condition, with a pistol in his hand.
After that, police arrested him and constituted a team to arrest his fleeing accomplice.
A case was registered, with further investigation underway.
The accused is said to have been involved in multiple cases of theft and robbery.
