Weather | Dhaka A central leader of outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (Haque Group) was killed in a 'shootout' between his cohorts and police at Defolbaria village in Sadar upazila here early yesterday.
The deceased was identified as Sarajit Ghosh, 48, son of Mander Ghosh of Defolbaria village.
On information, Detective Branch of police cordoned off a field at Defolbaria village where Sarajit and his associates were holding a meeting around 5:00am.
Sensing their presence, the outlaws opened fire on police prompting them to fire back that triggered a gunfight.
Sarajit was caught in the line of fire and died on the spot, police said.
Police constables Ruhul Amin and Swapan Kumar were also injured during the gun battle.
Sarajit was an accused in a number of cases including seven for murder, police said.
Police recovered a pipe gun, four rounds of bullet and three bombs from the spot.
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