Criminal killed in 'shootout'
An alleged criminal was killed in a 'shootout' between his cohorts and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) personnel in Kaunia area of Barisal early yesterday.
The deceased was identified as Asadul Haq, 25, also known as 'Lady' Shahin.
Rab sources said he was a prime accused in Chhatra Dal leader Anik killing case. Anik was murdered on February 23 this year in broad daylight in Barisal city.
Lt Col Monirul Haque of Rab-8 in Barisal told The Daily Star that a team of elite force was patrolling in BSCIC area around 3:30am where a group of youths gathered for committing a crime.
When Rab men challenged them, they opened fire on the law enforcers. In retaliation, Rab members fired gunshots that triggered a 10-minute gunfight.
Shahin was caught in the line of fire and found dead after the gunfight, he said.
Rab recovered a 9mm pistol, a loaded shutter gun, one revolver and a few bullets from the scene.
The body was sent to Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital.
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