On late Monday, a suspected robber was slain when his accomplices attempted to escape him from police custody during a recovery operation in Sheikhupura.
The incident occurred in Chak-4 Rasala village as police were transporting suspect Adnan to a recovery area. The police unit was halted by robbers, who exchanged fire.
According to police, Adnan was shot by his own accomplices who left the area. The corpse was moved for an autopsy, and a manhunt was initiated to apprehend the perpetrators.