Islamabad (Digital Posts) Dacoits open fire on police in Karachi Company and Sumbal police station areas

Islamabad (Digital Posts) In the jurisdictions of Karachi Company and Sumbal police stations in Islamabad, two separate incidents occurred in which dacoits opened fire on police teams in an attempt to free their companions. In both incidents, two accused who were in custody were injured, while two others who tried to escape were re-arrested. Police personnel remained safe due to protective measures. Reports indicate that a government vehicle belonging to Sumbal police station was damaged.Details,Sumbal Police Station incident,A Sumbal police team was returning after recovering stolen property and a motorcycle used in the crime on the identification of an accused in custody when two armed men on a motorcycle suddenly opened fire on the police. During the firing, the accused in custody, Nawaz Beg, was injured while trying to escape and was re-arrested. The accused has a criminal record in multiple cases of dacoity, highway robbery, and other serious crimes.Karachi Company Police Station incident,A Karachi Company police team was returning after recovering stolen property on the identification of the accused in custody when three armed companions, riding two motorcycles and hidden along the way, suddenly opened direct fire on the police from the front. In this firing, the accused in custody,Tabasum alias Ali, was injured.Key points,Both injured accused have been shifted to hospital for medical treatment.All the accused were wanted by federal/Islamabad police in multiple cases of dacoity, highway robbery, and other serious crimes.A search operation is underway to arrest the remaining companions who fled.According to the police, officers remained safe in both incidents, while the accused were hit by fire from their own companions.