A police operation in Lahore’s Factory Area ended in tragedy after an innocent woman lost her life during an exchange of fire between police and a wanted suspect.
According to police, the incident occurred when a police team conducted a raid to arrest an accused identified as Husnain, also known as Sunni Butt. However, the situation quickly turned violent after the suspect noticed the police presence.
Police said the accused opened fire on the raiding team, triggering an exchange of gunfire. During the incident, a woman identified as Arfa Bibi was caught in the firing. She died at the scene.
The tragic incident has raised concern because a civilian lost her life during a police operation aimed at arresting a criminal suspect.
Suspect Opened Fire During Arrest Attempt
Police stated that the operation was launched to apprehend Husnain alias Sunni Butt in Lahore’s Factory Area. However, the accused allegedly resisted arrest and opened fire on the police team.
As a result, police returned fire. During the exchange, Arfa Bibi came under fire and suffered fatal injuries.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about her presence at the location. Meanwhile, police have continued their investigation into the incident.
Senior Police Officials Reach the Scene
Soon after the incident, Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhtar Nawaz and Station House Officer (SHO) Factory Area Inspector Asad Abbas reached the crime scene to oversee the situation.
Police later shifted Arfa Bibi’s body for an autopsy. The examination will help complete the legal and investigative process.
Search Operation Underway to Arrest the Suspect
Following the fatal incident, police launched a search operation to trace and arrest Husnain alias Sunni Butt.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the accused. The investigation also continues to establish the complete sequence of events surrounding the encounter.
The death of an innocent woman has added a tragic dimension to the operation. Police are now focusing on both the investigation and the search for the fleeing suspect.
