'Robber' killed in 'gunfight'
An alleged robber was killed in a “gunfight” with police in the city's Khoiyabazar area early yesterday.
The dead is Zia Sana alias Hat Kata Zia alias Bomaru Sana, 45, of Gutudia village in Dumuria.
Acting on information that a gang of robbers was making preparation for committing a robbery, a team of police conducted a drive in Khoiyabazar around 2:30am, said Mizanur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Harintana Police Station.
Sensing the presence of police, the robbers opened fire on law enforcers, prompting them to retaliate with gun shots.
At one stage, Zia was caught in the line of fire and injured critically. The others, however, managed to flee, the OC said.
He was rushed to Khulna Medical College Hospital where doctors declared him dead.
Police claimed four of their members were also injured.
Law enforcers recovered a pistol, four bullets and 50 pieces of Yaba tablets from the spot.
According to police, Zia was wanted in 10 cases filed with different police stations of Khulna city.
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