‘Robber’ killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’
The ringleader of an alleged robber gang was killed in a reported gunfight between his cohorts and members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Koyra upazila of Khulna this morning.
The deceased was identified as Abu Bakar Sardar alias Bakkar, 39, the ringleader of “Saizza Bahini”, a gang of robbers.
Acting on a tip-off, a team of Rab-6 conducted a drive in Phultala area around 8:00am to arrest the robbers, said Rafiqul Islam, commanding officer of Rab-6.
Sensing the presence of the elite force, the alleged robbers opened fire to the Rab members, prompting the latter to retaliate, triggering a “gunfight” between them.
Abu Bakar was caught in the line of fire and died on the spot, Rab official Rafiqul said.
A firearm, a rifle, two sharp weapons and 10 cartridges were recovered from the spot.
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