GHOTKI (APP):- Seven dacoits were killed while eight managed to escape in an encounter at Mahi Chowk near Sindh Punjab border, said the DPO Zeeshan Asghar here on Tuesday.
According to the details, the dacoits belongs to Andherd gang and were involved in heinous activities in Sindh and Punjab areas and wanted in several cases.
On receiving information Sadiqabad, Kot Sabzal Sindh,Ahmad Pur and Bhung police jointly conducted a raid and during encounter with criminals, seven dacoits were killed on the spot, while eight managed to escape from the scene.
The dacoits were identified as Khan Mohammad, Nadir,Lalo,Sanuallah, Sagir and Mahdo while one decoit is still not identified.
Meanwhile, police have started search to nab other accomplices of outlaws.
A case was also registered against the criminals.