Police said the shootout was initiated when a police officer attired in civil dress opened fire on four suspects who were at large after a robbery bid.
The men killed in a shootout took place in Karachi's DHA Phase IV turned out to be the members of a most-wanted Seraiki dacoits' gang, according to DIG South.
KARACHI: A suspected target killer was shot dead while another escaped after a shootout with the personnel of Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of police, ARY News reported on Tuesday.
Police officials said the SIU personnel carried out a targeted raid in Korangi area. On seeing the police, the suspects opened fire at them, they said, adding that the police returned fire and in an ensuing encounter, suspect Abid was killed while his accomplice managed to flee from the scene.
Police officials claimed Abid was involved in…