Robber killed in 'gunfight'
An alleged robber was killed in a 'gunfight' with the law enforcers in Moheshpur upazila of the district early yesterday.
The deceased, Ramzan Ali, 45, was son of Kuran Mondal of Krishnapur village in the upazila.
Two constables, Ahsan Habib and Selim Reza of Moheshpur Police Station, also sustained injuries during the incident.
Police said a team of the law enforcers, acting on a tip-off, raided Katakhali area when a gang of criminals was planning to commit robbery on Kaliganj-Jibonnagar road by felling logs around 2:30am.
Sensing the police presence the gang opened fire at them, forcing the law enforcers to retaliate with gunfire triggering a 'gunfight'.
During the 10-minute 'gunfight' Ramzan was caught in the line of fire and died on the spot while his cohorts managed to escape.
OC Aminul Islam of Moheshpur Police Station said Ramzan was wanted in at least five cases.
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