LAHORE: Sarwar Akram, a sub-inspector in Punjab police, was killed while two other police wounded during an encounter in Pakpattan city.
Dacoits were robbing people of valuables when a police team reached the scene. Fleeing robbers fired shots at police and during the exchange of fire, Akram and a robber lost their lives.
Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, the chief minister of Punjab, has taken notice of the incident and sought a report from the authorities.
He said his government stood with the family and heirs of Akram.
