Police claimed to have killed three bandits in an encounter at Ali Brohhi Goth in the jurisdiction of Qauidabad police station. The deceased bandits were identified as Zareef Khan 29, son of Jalandar Khan, Umer 26, son of Muhammad Rafiq and Faisal Siddique, 27, son of Muhammad Siddique. Police on routine snap checking at Ali Mohammad Brohi Goth near Sherpao colony, signalled to stop four men riding on two motorbikes.
The suspects instead of stopping opened indiscriminate fire on police party and mobile in an attempt to flee. Police retaliated and killed three bandits while fourth one managed to flee taking advantage of crossfire Police said that deceased were wanted to police in various cases including murder, dacoity, kidnapping and others. Police also recovered one repeater, 8 mm rifle, and one TT pistol and live bullets from their possessio0n.