JHELUM (Web Desk) – A suspect accused of murdering a jeweller and stealing gold worth more than Rs20 million was killed in an alleged encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Jhelum, while his alleged accomplice escaped.
According to CCD officials, personnel attempted to stop two men travelling on a motorcycle near Malot Bridge. The suspects allegedly opened fire, triggering a pursuit.
During the operation, police found a man identified as Hashmat dead some distance from the scene. A pistol and jewellery were reportedly recovered near his body.
Officials claimed Hashmat had allegedly murdered a jeweller two days earlier and fled with gold worth millions of rupees. They said he was apparently killed by gunfire from his own accomplice during the incident.
The body was shifted to a hospital for legal formalities, while police launched a search operation to trace the escaped suspect. Further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances of the incident and gather additional evidence.
