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Minor girl wounded after robbers open fire on cop

By Our Correspondent
August 25, 2024
A representational image showing police personnel standing alongside an ambulance at an incident site. — AFP/File
A representational image showing police personnel standing alongside an ambulance at an incident site. — AFP/File 

A minor girl was wounded after robbers opened fire during a robbery attempt involving a police constable in Bhens colony on Saturday.

The Sukkan police and rescuers transported the injured girl, identified as three-year-old Kulsoom, to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre.

The police reported that the robbers targeted Head Constable Sajid Baloch, attempting to steal his motorcycle and some money. When the officer resisted, the robbers fired shots and fled the scene. The robbers were unsuccessful in stealing the motorcycle. A case has been filed, and further investigation is ongoing.