Police 'Madadgar-15' had received information that some dacoits were looting a man recognised as Mohammed Yousuf son of Badi Alam near Machar Colony rain drain.
On receiving the information, SP Mohib Ali, TPO Kemari directed Docks SHO Liaquat Dogar to gear up for action. He dispatched his team, which engaged the dacoits and exchanged fire. It killed two dacoits identified as Abdul Majeed alias Backo son of Mir Husain and Babul.
Those injured included dacoit Abdul Rahim son of Noor Alam, police constable Abdul Rauf and the complainant Mohammed Yousuf.
On inquiry, police said, it was found that the dacoits were required by the Docks, Kalri, Orangi Town and other police stations in a number of crimes such as looting and dacoity and other crimes and the police was in search of them. Police have recovered looted money, arms and ammunition from the dacoits.
CCOP Niaz Ahmed Siddiki has appreciated the police on its successful operation against these criminals. These officials would be awarded commendatory certificates.