Police arrested eight alleged outlaws along with lethal weapons in two different encounters here in the jurisdiction of Husri Police Station, Taluka Sub-Division Tando Jam late Friday night.
A spokesman of District Police said here on Saturday evening that during patrolling a police party of Husri Police Station detected a gang of outlaws near Link Road, Sheedi Goth. After finding no way to escape the dacoits resorted to firing on police. However, during retaliation five out of six accused surrendered themselves while another managed to escape.
The arrested accused were identified as Dildar Ali Khoso, son of Muhammad Ali Khoso, Abdullah, son of Khair Muhammad Khoso, Asif, son of Hayat Khero, Wali Muhammad, son of Ganwar Khan Mangi and Muhammad Allani, son of Miandad Khoso.
Police seized a stolen Suzuki Carry vehicle No: CR-7872, a mouser, three pistols and live rounds from their possession. Police is also searching for the accomplice of arrested accused who was identified as Ajmal Kohli.
In another encounter, police nabbed two other alleged outlaws Mir Hassan, son of Darho Rind, Muhammad Yousuf, son of Jamzo Thebo and Muhammad Ismail, son of Akbar Khoso along with three pistols and live rounds near Khair Wah on Hyderabad - Tando Muhammad Khan Road.