Under custody suspects killed in 'encounter'

Two suspects in police custody were killed in an alleged encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) near Kahna, police said. The deceased were identified as Rana Jamshed and Owais, according to police. Police said the two suspects were being taken to recover stolen property when their alleged accomplices attacked the police team near Kahna. According to the police account, an exchange of fire took place between the attackers and the police. During the firing, the two suspects in custody were allegedly hit by bullets fired by their own accomplices. Police said the suspects were being shifted to hospital after the firing stopped but succumbed to their injuries on the way.