3 cops killed in encounter

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Three policemen and two dacoits were killed in an encounter in the Dera Ghazi Khan on Tuesday.

Upon receiving information about the dacoits, Saddar police cordoned off the Jhok Rohael area. The dacoits opened unprovoked firing on the police, killing two policemen and one inspector on the spot. Another constable of the Elite Force was also martyred and another cop was severely injured.

Police subsequently opened fire on them and two dacoits were also killed on the spot.

Later on, police also sought additional force in the area to avoid any unfortunate incident.

Police moved the injured policeman to the hospital for medical assistance.