‘Robber’ killed in Brahmanbaria ‘gunfight’
An alleged robber was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between his cohorts and police at Mirpukurpar in Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria early today.
The deceased was identified as Lokman Miah.
On a tip-off that a gang of robbers were taking preparation to commit robbery in the area, a team of police launched a drive there around 2:30am, said Mahiuddin Ahammed, officer-in-charge (OC) of Kasba Police Station.
Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the gang members opened fire at them, prompting the police personnel to retaliate that triggered a gunfight, the Ahammed said.
At one stage, Lokman was caught in the line of fire and died on the spot while his other associates managed to flee the scene, the OC added.
Later, police recovered the body and sent it to Brahmanbaria Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy.
Police also recovered a pipe-gun, three cartridges and some sharp weapons from the spot.
Lokman was wanted in five cases, including for robbery, the OC also said.
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