FAISALABAD: A police constable embraced martyrdom in an encounter with a criminal near Chak 140/GB in the limits of Sadar Samundri police. The police surrounded the residence of Asif Jatt, a worker of a banned group. As the police approached, the suspect opened fire. In the ensuing gunfire, the driver of the police van, Constable Iftikhar embraced martyrdom. Another Constable Ali Raza sustained wounds. A heavy police contingent arrived and retaliated. The suspect also died in the firing.