One robber involved in a Rs190 million robbery in the Defence area of Lahore has been killed during an alleged encounter with police in Gajumata, while three of his accomplices managed to flee.

 

Police identified the deceased as Zazay Pathan, who had reportedly taken part in the high-value robbery the previous day. 

 

According to officials, when police signaled the vehicle carrying the suspects to stop, the occupants opened fire. In the ensuing exchange, one suspect was shot dead, while the vehicle was seized by authorities.

 

SHO (Station House Officer) Kahna Amir Shehzad and other officers exchanged fire with the suspects during the operation. A large police contingent arrived at the scene, joined by CCPO (Office of the Capital City Police Officer) Lahore Bilal Siddiq Kamyana and DIG (Deputy Inspector General) Operations Lahore Muhammad Faisal Kamran. 

Police confirmed that the body of the thief has been moved to the morgue, while a search operation is underway to apprehend the remaining suspects. Authorities said that the fugitives are expected to be arrested soon.

The robbery in Defence involved armed men entering a residence early in the morning, shortly after the household members returned from sehri. 

 

According to the FIR (First Information Report) filed by the affected citizen, Amir Saeed, the suspects entered the house around 4:22am, holding the family members hostage in the TV lounge while looting valuables.

 

The FIR states that the robbers took 200 tolas of gold, diamond jewellery worth Rs12.5 million, gold worth Rs30 million, foreign currency, and other valuables worth approximately Rs100 million from different parts of the house, including the second floor. 

 

The police said that the incident reflects the need for vigilance, and that all leads, including CCTV footage and witness accounts, are being pursued.