 KARACHI: A police raid on the hideout of one of Pakistan's most wanted criminals on Tuesday left six people dead and 20 wounded in an intense gun battle but police failed to capture the elusive fugitive.
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One policeman was among the dead and 13 officers were injured in the shootout that also killed two civilians, three other suspects and wounded seven more in the crossfire, police chief Tariq Jamil told AFP. The gunfight erupted in the Hub area when police raided the hideout of Rehman Baluch also known as Rehman Dacoit, Karachi's most wanted criminal, he said. "Six people are confirmed dead, including sub-inspector Arshad Butt," Jamil said. Police detained several suspects, some of them injured, and recovered weapons in the search.
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However, it was not known whether Rehman was unhurt. "He may have escaped to Baluchistan," Jamil said. Rehman is wanted in relation to more than 150 criminal cases, including the murders of dozens of civilians and police. The Sindh government has announced a Rs 3 million reward for information leading to his capture. |