Four accused of gang raping woman killed in Multan encounter

Police claimed to have killed four dacoits, who were wanted for gang raping a 25-year-old married woman during a heist at her house in Multan two days ago.

As per reports, the suspects were gunned down during an exchange of fire with police in Seetal Mari area of the Punjab Town on Saturday.

Bodies of the suspects, yet to be identified by the police, have been shifted to a nearby hospital.

On Thursday morning, five armed robbers had entered a house, locked the owner inside a room and looted money, jewelry and other valuable items.

Police officials said the suspects then ‘gang raped’ the owner’s wife and took away Rs30,000 cash and other valuables worth at least Rs100,000.

The victim was taken to a local hospital, where she was being treated for the physical and mental trauma she had gone through.