Handcuffed suspects injured as gunmen attack police in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Two handcuffed suspects were injured during an encounter between police and four gunmen who attempted to free them before escaping, police claimed. According to the police, the two suspects had been arrested in connection with a robbery committed on August 30 within the jurisdiction of Koral police station. A case was registered under Section 392 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) on the…
ISLAMABAD: Four gunmen attempted to free two handcuffed suspects involved in a robbery, leading to a shootout between the police and the attackers, police said. The suspects had been arrested on August 30 in connection with a robbery committed in the Koral police station area. Adib Ali filed a complaint under Section 392 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) regarding the theft of his motorcycle, two mobile phones, and Rs374,000 cash.
Police arrested the two suspects after obtaining their physical remand from the court, questioning them about aiding in the recovery of the stolen items. A six-member police team escorted the handcuffed suspects to their hideout in Sharifabad to recover the motorcycle and mobile phone. Upon their return to the police station, four men on two motorcycles intercepted the police vehicle.
The attackers opened fire on the police team, demanding the detained suspects leave. The police took cover behind their vehicle and responded with aerial gunfire. During the gunfire exchange, the two handcuffed suspects sustained bullet injuries. The four gunmen fled the scene, leaving the injured suspects to be taken to the hospital. A case regarding the incident was registered at the Koral police station.
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