Alleged robber killed in 'gunfight' with Rab
A criminal allegedly belonging to a gang of forest robbers was killed in a 'gunfight' with Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Dakatiya Canal area under Sharankhola Range of the Sundarbans in the district yesterday morning.
The 'gunfight' took place when alleged members of a notorious robber gang, locally known as Gariber Bondhu Bahini, fired gunshots at a patrol team of Rab in Dakatiya Canal area, Rab sources said.
The 'gunfight' continued for about 45 minutes.
Later, the law enforcers searched the area and found a bullet-hit dead body and three firearms.
Local fishermen said that the deceased was a member of Gariber Bondhu Bahini.
However, the proper identity of the deceased could not be ascertained, said Deputy Commander of Rab-8 Major Sohel Rana Prince.
The elite force handed over the body and the firearms to Mongla Police Station.
Two cases were filed in connection with the incident, said the officer-in-charge of the police station.
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