Criminal killed in Noakhali ‘shootout’
A criminal was killed in a “shootout” with police in Begumganj upazila of Noakhali early today.
Abul Bashar 45, son of Md Golam Mostafa of Abhirampur village, was ringleader of a criminal gang locally known as Bashar bahini, reports our Noakhali correspondent.
Bashar was arrested Friday morning, said SM Ashrafuzzaman, superintendent of police in Noakhali said.
According to his confessional statement, police went to jogikhal area to recover hidden firearms.
As they reached the spot, Bashar’s cohorts opened fire at the law enforcers and tried to snatch him.
Police also fired bullets in self defence triggering a gunfight, the SP said.
Bashar, accused in 10 cases including robbery, rape and killing, came in the fire of fire and died on the spot, he added.
Police recovered one light gun and nine bullets from the spot.
The body was sent to Noakhali Medical College and Hospital morgue for autopsy.
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