Mob sets 2 dacoits on fire in Pak, 1 dies

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Press Trust of India Karachi
Last Updated : Jul 19 2015 | 11:28 AM IST
At least one person was killed while another hospitalised in critical condition after an angry mob set them of fire over dacoity allegation in Pakistan's port city here.
The incident reported from Korangi area of the city where the duo were caught red-handed while carrying out dacoity last night. They were also accused of injuring three persons for resisting the robbery bid, police said.
Following the attack by mob, the accused were rushed to a nearby hospital where one of them succumbed to his burn injuries while another was critical.
Police said that further investigations were underway.
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First Published: Jul 19 2015 | 11:28 AM IST

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