Summary
- Lahore: The prime suspect in the Gujarpura gang-rape case was killed during a police encounter in the Harbanspura area, according to official sources.
- Sources said that a team of the Crime Control Department (CCD) conducted a raid to arrest the suspect, identified as Adnan.
- Upon seeing the police party, the suspect allegedly opened fire, prompting an exchange of gunfire.
Lahore: The prime suspect in the Gujarpura gang-rape case was killed during a police encounter in the Harbanspura area, according to official sources.
Sources said that a team of the Crime Control Department (CCD) conducted a raid to arrest the suspect, identified as Adnan. Upon seeing the police party, the suspect allegedly opened fire, prompting an exchange of gunfire.
During the crossfire, Adnan sustained fatal injuries and died on the spot, sources added.
Police officials stated that efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the suspect’s accomplices. The body of the deceased suspect has been shifted to the morgue for post-mortem examination.
Further investigation into the case is in progress.
Alternative Headline:
Prime Accused in Gujarpura Sexual Assault Case Dies in Shootout with CCD Police
