SUKKUR: The Larkana Police have shot dead a wanted criminal in an encounter in Larkana. SSP Larkana Masood Ahmed Bangash said the police had chased a gang of criminals after getting a tip-off in the limits of Vehar Police Station, Larkana. He said the police party reached the spot and the criminals resorted to firing at them. On retaliation, a wanted criminal was killed, while others managed to escape. He said the deceased criminal was recognised as Nadir, s/o Abdul Rehman Lashari, a resident of Gharhi Khairo, Jacobabad. The police have also recovered a Kalashnikov from his possession.
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
Experts say draconian internet censorship threatens to cut country off from promising future
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
