Police on Wednesday shot dead one armed robber during an encounter in Bohri Bazaar of Saddar area, while his two accomplices managed to flee from the scene.
According to police sources, three alleged robbers were roaming near a private bank and a restaurant. When police challenged them, they opened fire at the security personnel. During the exchange of fire one robber was killed while two others managed to flee from the scene.
The alleged robber who was killed in the encounter was holding a hand grenade, the police claimed.