'Robber' killed in 'gunfight' with cops

An alleged robber was killed in a 'gunfight' with police on Chandina- Debidwar road in Debidwar upazilla early yesterday.

Three policemen were also injured during the incident, said Mizanur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Debidwar Police Station.

The deceased was Md Sumon, 35, son of Habibur Rahman of Kuroin in the upazila, also an accused in 15 cases.

Informed that a gang was preparing to commit robbery in the area a police team raided there.

The robbers opened fire, prompting police to retaliate.

Sumon sustained bullet injuries and later died at Comilla Medical College Hospital, said the OC.