Suspected criminal arrested in police encounter

HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Mar, 2026) A suspected street criminal was arrested in injured condition following an alleged police encounter in Hyderabad, police said here on Wednesday.

According to a police spokesperson, the Makki Shah police chased motorcycle-riding armed suspects, but they opened fire and attempted to flee, the police retaliated and tightened the cordon near the railway line.

During the exchange of fire, one suspect identified as Nasrullah Brohi was injured and taken into custody. Police recovered a pistol and crystal meth from his possession. He was later shifted to a hospital for medical treatment.

Police said the accused was affiliated with a street crime and drug dealing group.