Southern Pakistan witnessed a major anti-crime breakthrough as six members of a ruthless dacoity gang perished in a police shootout in Karachi’s Pak Colony. Intelligence led officers to a hideout occupied by nine wanted men, setting the stage for a confrontation that ended decisively in favor of law and order.
Gunfire erupted as the robbers fought back, but police firepower proved overwhelming. The toll: six dead suspects, plus recovered arms—six pistols, a rifle, rounds of ammunition, and two motorcycles. The group was prime suspects in a gruesome robbery that left three brothers dead, alongside a string of urban heists plaguing Sindh.
Two gangmates were previously detained, with pursuits underway for others. Experts view this as a morale booster for police combating Karachi’s crime epidemic, where residents live in constant dread of armed holdups.
Adding to the day’s somber news, a fatal truck rollover in Punjab’s Sargodha district killed four and maimed eight. Loaded with fodder and workers, the truck toppled on a sharp curve in Bhalwal. Swift rescue efforts saved lives, but the accident exposes glaring gaps in transport oversight and worker protections nationwide.