LAHORE: A robber was killed while his cohort managed to escape after exchange of fire with police here on Friday.
According to details, Police approached a two-member gang of robbers which was fleeing after looting mobile, cash and other valuables from citizens in Nawab Town of Lahore. Seeing the police party the robbers started firing and tried to escape which led to an encounter lasting for about half an hour.
In cross firing one robber was killed while his accomplice fled the scene along with looted valuables.
The body of robber killed in fire exchange wanted by police in several cases was shifted to hospital for medico-legal formalities.
INP