Two suspected robbers were killed in a police encounter near Dua Chowk in Sector 5-F of New Karachi.
According to SSP Imran Khan, the suspects were robbing a citizen of his mobile phone when police officers arrived at the scene.
The suspects opened fire at the police upon seeing the officers, prompting police to return fire, the SSP said. Both suspects were killed at the scene.
Police said a weapon, motorcycle and a stolen mobile phone were recovered from the suspects. The deceased suspects were identified as Riaz and Babu, according to a police spokesperson.
