Man killed in 'gunfight
An alleged drug dealer was killed in a “gunfight” with law enforcers in Brahmanbaria early yesterday.
The deceased was identified as Kausar Bhuiyan, 45, son of late Abdur Razzak of Kandipara area of the town.
Following a tip-off that a pick-up truck carrying drugs was near Bhatshala Railway Station, a team of detectives raided the area, said Mizanur Rahman, Brahmanbaria superintendent of police.
Drug dealers opened fire on the team prompting the police to retaliate, said the SP.
At one stage, Kausar got shot and was sent to Brahmanbaria Sadar Hospital where doctors declared him dead, the SP said, adding that two detectives were also injured.
However, Kausar's wife Rina Begum claimed that four policemen, including two in plainclothes, had picked up her husband from their home Saturday evening.
She claimed that the family had been looking for Kausar at Brahmanbaria Sadar Model Police Station and Detective Branch of police offices.
The Daily Star could not contact the DB officer-in-charge concerned.
Brahmanbaria Sadar Model Police Station OC Mainur Rahman said they knew nothing about the incident but they had heard about the body in the hospital.
He said they were investigating the matter.
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