KARACHI: At least four robbers were shot dead and two civilians got injured in an exchange of fire with police in Saudabad, Karachi, near Shadman area, Bol News reported.

The alleged robbers were reportedly doing criminal activities in the area on daily basis. Police said the dacoits were robbing someone when police encountered them.

Police said the robber gang used to mug people every morning, so they had issued an alert for them. A police official Hanif also got injured in the incident. Whereas, the two civilians and the cop were shifted to hospital for medical aid.

Weapons and mobile phones were also recovered from the suspects. Police are getting criminal record of the suspects.