Two suspects involved in the killing of a police officer at Jataria police post in Gujrat, Pakistan, were found dead in separate encounters with the police. The suspects allegedly shot each other during the confrontations. The police have registered a case and started investigations. Our Correspondent reported
Gujrat Police Officer Fatally Shot by Robbers; Suspected Killers Found Dead in Separate Encounters
Introduction
In a tragic incident, an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) named Faqar Hussain Warraich was shot and killed by robbers at the Jataria police picket near Lalamusa city in Gujrat. The police immediately retaliated, resulting in the critical injury of one suspect, Rasib of Chak Sikandar, who later succumbed to his wounds. In a surprising turn of events, the alleged criminals were found dead in separate encounters with the police, suggesting that they were shot by their own accomplices.
Details of the Incident
On Thursday night, ASI Faqar Hussain Warraich, along with his fellow officers, was stationed at the Jataria police picket when a group of robbers opened fire on them. Sadly, ASI Faqar lost his life instantly due to the attack. However, the police managed to retaliate, and during the encounter, they discovered a critically injured man named Rasib in the nearby fields. Despite their efforts, Rasib could not be saved, and he succumbed to his bullet wounds.
Investigating the incident, the police suspect that Rasib may have been shot by his own accomplices, who managed to escape from the scene. To gather more evidence, the bodies of the deceased policeman and alleged criminal were taken to the hospital for autopsies, shedding light on the nature of their injuries.
Legal Proceedings and Funerals
Lalamusa Saddar police registered a case against suspects Rasib, Bilawal, and two unidentified accomplices based on a report filed by ASI Qamar Abbas. The case includes charges under sections 302, 324, 354, 34, and the Punjab Arms (amendment) Act 2015. The police have initiated a thorough investigation to uncover the truth behind the incident.
The funeral of the martyred policeman, ASI Faqar, was held at Gujrat Police Lines and was attended by Deputy Commissioner Safdar Virk, District Police Officer Asad Muzaffar, and other officials. Following the first funeral, a second funeral took place in Faqar’s hometown, Chak Kamala near Jalalpur Jattan, where he was laid to rest in the local graveyard.
Discovery of the Other Suspect’s Body
In a separate development, the police claimed to have found the body of the other suspect, Bilawal Shafique of Chak Sikandar. The police were conducting a search operation to apprehend Bilawal when unidentified suspects opened fire on them in the Aali Sedhari village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Rehmania police station. In the ensuing exchange of gunfire, Bilawal was fatally wounded, leading the police to believe that he was killed by his own accomplices.
Conclusion
The killing of ASI Faqar Hussain Warraich has left the Gujrat police force and the local community in a state of shock. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the aim of identifying and apprehending all individuals involved in the attack. The tragic deaths of the suspects in separate encounters with the police raise questions about the dynamics within the criminal group and further complicate the case. The authorities are determined to bring justice to ASI Faqar and maintain law and order in the region.
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