Dacoit killed, cop injured in encounter

FAISALABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Apr, 2026) A dacoit was killed in a police encounter in the limits of Jaranwala Sadar police.

According to a police spokesperson here Thursday, a constable, Ali Raza, also suffered bullet injuries

in the encounter.

The dacoit who was later identified as Saifullah who was wanted by the police in 31 cases.

Two dacoits were looting passersby near a graveyard of Chak No 59 when a police eagle squad reached. The criminals opened fire on a policemen which also retaliated. Consequently, Saifullah suffered a bullet fired by his accomplice and killed on the spot, while a constable also injured.

The constable was rushed to Allied hospital-II, where treatment is being provided to him.