PESHAWAR: A proclaimed offender was killed and a SHO was injured during an encounter in Adezai area in provincial capital on Tuesday.
Police officials said the cops were trying to arrest a wanted criminal and terrorist Yasin and his accomplices in Adezai when he opened fire on the police. "The SHO Matani Imranuddin was injured when hit by a bullet in his leg. Police retaliated and shot dead the Yasin," SP Saddar told reporters.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
