A dacoit in police custody was killed with the firing of his accomplices during a police encounter in the limits of Sadar police station Vehari. According to details, police were bringing an accused named Saleem, who was involved in 29 heinous crimes, including murder, attempted murder, dacoity, and robbery, for recovery. In retaliation, the accused Saleem was killed with the firing of his accomplices, while the armed bandits managed to escape from there.