Suspect in Laiba Fraud Case Allegedly Killed in Police Encounter

News Desk

Islamabad: A suspect arrested for defrauding student Laiba Ejaz, identified as Muhammad Nauman, has allegedly been killed during an alleged police encounter, according to police officials.

As per a private media website, the Islamabad police said Nauman was being taken to a location for recovery when his accomplices, who arrived on motorcycles, opened fire on the police team.

During the exchange of gunfire, Nauman was hit by a bullet reportedly fired by his own accomplices. 

He was immediately shifted to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Following the incident, police launched a search operation to arrest the remaining suspects involved in the attack.

Police officials said all members of the police team remained unharmed due to the use of bulletproof vests and other protective measures.