'Notorious robber' arrested after police encounter

MULTAN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Feb, 2026) Police claimed to have arrested a 'notorious robber' wanted in more than 45 cases of robbery and theft after an encounter near Pull Bhandi Wali in the jurisdiction of Shah Shams Police Station.

According to police, a patrol party was checking vehicles at about 2:30 am when two suspects riding a motorcycle approached from the direction of Kayanpur. On seeing the police, they tried to turn back, but their motorcycle slipped due to high speed. The suspects abandoned the motorcycle and opened fire at the police with pistols.

Police officials took cover and retaliated in self-defence.

During the exchange of fire, one suspect was injured by firing of his own accomplice and fell on the roadside. The injured accused was identified as Muhammad Husnain, son of Muhammad Adil, resident of New Shah Shams Colony. Police recovered a 30-bore pistol from his possession.

The accomplice managed to escape under the cover of darkness while firing and fled towards Kayanpur. Police said pickets were set up to arrest the fleeing suspect, while the injured accused was shifted to hospital by Rescue 1122 for medical treatment. Further investigation was underway.