Dacoits kill two truck drivers in Shikarpur

SHIKARPUR: 2 persons were killed as dacoits opened fire on a truck in Shikarpur district on Sunday.

The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Naper Kot police station.

According to police officials, dacoits tried to intercept a truck. The driver refused to halt and tried to speed off. On this, dacoits opened fire killing the 2 truck drivers and injuring one other.

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The police personnel present at the nearby check post fired back at the dacoits who managed to escape.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shikarpur Amjad Sheikh, an operation has been launched to nab the dacoits.

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