Dacoits involved in rape die in alleged encounter.

GUJRANWALA -- Three suspects involved in rape and robberies, identified as Zeeshan, Amir and Sajid, were killed in an alleged police encounter in Gujranwala district of Punjab province. Ladhewala Warraich police were taking the suspects for recovery when on the way the accomplices opened fire and rescued the suspects from police custody, Gujranwala police has said. Police said that the three suspects were shot dead by their accomplices while their bodies were shifted to the hospital.

It may be recalled that the three deceased had raped women during robbery in Police Station Aroop, Tatle Ali and Lodhiwala Warraich, while the accused had gang-raped the...