Wanted Robbery Suspect Escapes After Shooting Police Constable in Abbottabad
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Police stated that Saleem fired upon Constable Ubaid when the official attempted to stop him in Chamati, striking the officer in the abdomen. The suspect was wanted in a robbery case involving jewellery, cash, and a mobile phone.
PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Nov, 2026) A robber, identified as Saleem, son of Siddique, resident of Kanger Payeen, escaped after opening fire on a police official in Sherwan police station limits of Abbottabad district on Sunday, leaving the officer injured.
According to police, the incident unfolded in Chamati area when a police official attempted to halt Saleem. In response, the suspect fired, hitting Constable Ubaid in the abdomen.
The injured officer was immediately transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
Police revealed that Saleem was wanted in robbery case No. 239, registered under Section 395 of the Pakistan Penal Code on the complaint of Jafar Hussain Shah. The FIR stated that the suspects had stolen gold jewellery, Rs300,000 in cash, and a mobile phone from the complainant's residence.
A search operation has been launched by police to apprehend the accused.