BAHAWALPUR, Jan. 15 -- A suspect involved in the desecration of a young girl's grave was killed by gunfire from his own accomplices during a police operation in Khairpur Tamewali tehsil on Wednesday, officials said. The incident occurred in Masoom locality, where Abdul Wahid, also known as Kala, and his three accomplices had been hiding to evade arrest.

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Police said a team raided the ruins of Hamidabad before dawn. Upon seeing the officers, the suspects allegedly opened fire, prompting police to return fire. After the exchange, Wahid was found seriously injured, reportedly hit by bullets fired by his fleeing accomplices.

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