Intense Gun Battle in Rural Burewala
A violent armed confrontation between Counter Crime Department personnel and unidentified bandits near village 497/EB on Tuesday resulted in the death of a wanted criminal and left a police constable injured. According to official sources, the incident occurred when a CCD patrol team encountered a group of armed men in the rural area.
Exchange of Fire and Casualties
The suspects immediately opened indiscriminate fire upon noticing the law enforcement officials, prompting the CCD team to retaliate. This triggered a brief but intense gun battle between the two sides. During the exchange of fire, one of the bandits was killed under unusual circumstances.
CCD sources claimed that the deceased criminal was actually struck by bullets fired by his own accomplices during the chaotic shootout. The killed suspect was identified as a notorious offender wanted in dozens of criminal cases and officially listed as a dangerous fugitive.
Family History and Aftermath
In a revealing detail about the criminal background of the family, CCD sources added that the deceased's two brothers had previously been killed in separate alleged encounters with police. This pattern highlights the dangerous criminal network operating in the region.
While the main suspect was eliminated, the remaining bandits managed to escape under the cover of firing, taking advantage of the rural terrain and the intensity of the gun battle.
On the law enforcement side, a CCD constable sustained injuries during the clash and was promptly shifted to THQ Hospital for medical treatment. His condition is reported to be stable.
Ongoing Search Operations
Following the incident, police have launched extensive search operations in the surrounding areas to trace and apprehend the fleeing suspects. The Counter Crime Department has intensified its efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating in the Burewala region.
The incident near village 497/EB represents another chapter in the ongoing struggle between law enforcement and criminal elements in rural Punjab, highlighting the risks faced by police personnel in maintaining public safety.
