LARKANA, August 22, 2026 — Larkana Police have arrested an alleged robber in an injured condition and recovered a 30-bore pistol following an exchange of fire in the limits of Rahmatpur Police Station, according to police officials.
According to the Larkana Police information department, a police patrol was deployed in the Pir Murad Shah area when officers reportedly encountered a group of suspected robbers who were allegedly present with the intention of committing a crime.
Larkana Senior Superintendent of Police Ahmed Chaudhry said the police team attempted to prevent the suspects from carrying out their alleged criminal activities, leading to an exchange of fire between the police and the suspects.
During the reported encounter, one alleged robber was injured and arrested by police. A 30-bore pistol was reportedly recovered from his possession, according to the police statement.
Police identified the injured suspect as Saeed, alias Malki Khokharani. Authorities said he was taken into custody after being wounded during the exchange of fire.
According to SSP Ahmed Chaudhry, preliminary investigation and information gathered by police indicated that the arrested suspect was allegedly involved in several criminal cases and serious offences.
Police said further investigation would be conducted to establish the suspect’s alleged involvement in previous criminal activities and determine whether he was wanted in connection with other cases.
The police statement said that other suspects allegedly involved in the encounter managed to escape from the scene. A search operation was subsequently launched in the surrounding areas to locate and arrest the fleeing suspects.
Police teams were reportedly conducting searches and collecting information about the whereabouts of the escaped suspects. Authorities said efforts would continue until those allegedly involved were traced and taken into custody.
The encounter took place in the jurisdiction of Rahmatpur Police Station, where police patrols were reportedly conducting routine security duties when they came across the suspected robbers.
SSP Larkana Ahmed Chaudhry, QPM, PSP, praised the police personnel who participated in the operation. He said the officers had acted to prevent the alleged suspects from carrying out criminal activities and commended the team for its response during the exchange of fire.
The SSP also ordered that rewards and commendations be given to the police personnel who took part in the operation. According to the police information department, the decision was intended to recognize the team’s efforts and encourage officers performing security and law-enforcement duties.
The recovery of the pistol and arrest of the injured suspect were described by police as an important development in their efforts to prevent street crime and apprehend individuals allegedly involved in criminal activities.
Police officials said that the arrested suspect would remain subject to legal proceedings and further investigation. The weapon recovered from him would also be examined as part of the investigation into the encounter and any other cases in which the suspect may allegedly have been involved.
The police also continued their search for the suspects who reportedly escaped during the exchange of fire. Additional police teams were deployed to conduct searches in possible escape routes and surrounding areas.
Authorities said that further details regarding the suspect’s alleged criminal record and the cases registered against him would emerge as the investigation progresses.
The incident comes as law-enforcement agencies in Larkana continue efforts to curb robbery and other serious crimes through patrols, intelligence-based operations and targeted searches.
Police officials have urged residents to cooperate with law-enforcement personnel and report suspicious activities in their areas. They said continued cooperation between the public and police was important for maintaining law and order and preventing criminal incidents.
The Larkana Police information department reiterated that operations against suspected criminals would continue in different areas of the district and that efforts would be made to apprehend individuals wanted in connection with serious offences.
Police maintained that the operation in the Pir Murad Shah area had prevented the alleged suspects from carrying out a planned criminal activity. The arrest of one injured suspect and recovery of a weapon were cited as key outcomes of the encounter.
However, the allegations regarding the suspect’s involvement in multiple criminal cases and serious offences remain subject to investigation and due legal process. The suspect is entitled to the protections provided under law, and any allegations against him will ultimately have to be established through the relevant legal proceedings.
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