‘Criminal’ killed in 'gunfight’

A man was killed in a “gunfight” between two groups of criminals in Bablatola Sangkarpur area of Jashore town early yesterday.

The deceased was identified as Billu Parvez, 35, son of Abdur Rashid of Jamaddar Para Sangkarpur area of the town.

On information that a gunfight ensued between two gangs, law enforcers raided the area around 3:30am, said Md Apurbo Hasan, officer-in-charge of Jashore Kotwali police.

Sensing the presence of the police, the criminals left the scene, he added.

Later, the police recovered the bullet-hit body of Billu. They also recovered a one-shooter gun along with a bullet from the spot, the OC said.

Billu was wanted in six cases for murder and mugging, he added.

Mukul Hossain, Billu's uncle, said his nephew had gone missing as he was heading home around 11:00pm on Wednesday. Since then he was traceless, he said, adding finally his body was found in the hospital yesterday morning.