In a dramatic showdown in southern Pakistan’s Sindh province, police gunned down six members of an notorious armed robbery gang during a fierce encounter. The operation unfolded in the Pak Colony area of Karachi, the provincial capital, after authorities received a tip-off about nine suspects hiding in a local building.
Law enforcement swiftly moved in, only to be met with a hail of bullets from the heavily armed criminals. What followed was an intense firefight, leaving six gang members dead at the scene. Officials recovered six pistols, ammunition, a rifle, and two motorcycles from the site, linking the group to multiple robbery and street crime cases.
These suspects were particularly wanted for a brutal home invasion earlier this week, where they allegedly murdered three brothers during a robbery. Police revealed that two other members of the gang had already been apprehended, with ongoing efforts to track down the remaining fugitives.
This crackdown underscores Pakistan’s ongoing battle against rising street crime in urban centers like Karachi, where such gangs terrorize residents with brazen daylight robberies and violent heists. Authorities hailed the operation as a major success in restoring public safety.
In a separate tragedy, eastern Punjab province was struck by a horrific road accident, claiming four lives. A truck carrying fodder overturned in Bhalwal town of Sargodha district, crushing workers onboard. Rescue teams rushed to the scene, pulling victims from the wreckage. Four were pronounced dead on the spot, while eight others were hospitalized with serious injuries. Investigations point to loss of control as the cause, highlighting persistent road safety issues in the region.