Two dacoits dead, six arrested in Karachi police encounters

Two dacoits were killed, and six were arrested during police encounters in different areas of Karachi late at night, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday

Police arrested the accused in Steel Town, Gulshan-e-Maymar, and Hyderi areas of Karachi.

Police recovered weapons, a motorcycle and currency from the possession of the dacoits.

Karachi police are scrutinizing the criminal records of all the dead and arrested dacoits.

The first police encounter took place in the Saleh Mohammad Goth area, where police raided after receiving a report about the presence of an extortionist.

During heavy exchange of fire between the accused and the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), the accused became critically injured and later died.

The second police encounter occurred near Shaheed-e-Millat Road between Shaheen Force Jamshed Division and Ferozeabad police, in which one dacoit was arrested in an injured condition. 

At the same time, his other colleagues escaped from the scene, taking advantage of the darkness.

Police recovered weapons from his custody. Later, the accused died in the hospital due to severe injuries.