Police killed an accused while two of his accomplices managed to escape after exchange of fire on Wednesday.
The police on a tip-off regarding presence of proclaimed offender belonging to Hafizabad in a village in suburbs of Sahiwal city launched an operation, but the criminals taking shelter in the area offered strong resistance.
The police appropriately retaliated to the attack and an encounter took place between the police and the criminals.
A proclaimed offender identified as Faisal was killed in firing of his companions and his two accomplices managed to flee leaving behind the body of their cohort, arms and over valuables which were confiscated by the police.
