Outlaw killed in 'shootout'
A member of outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) was killed yesterday in a shootout between his cohorts and police at Bisoykhali bazar in Jhenidah.
The dead was identified as Mohidul Islam, 30, son of Montaz Ali of Kanchan Nagar village.
Jhenidah Superintendent of police Jahangir Hossain Matabbar said the Detective Branch of police arrested Mohidul at Damodarpur village on Sunday afternoon.
On his confession, police took him to Bisoykhali village at about 2:30am to recover illegal arms.
When they reached a brickfield near Bisoykhali bazar, Mohidul's cohorts opened fire on the law enforcers prompting them to retaliate.
Mohidul was killed in the shootout while his accomplices managed to escape.
Police also recovered two shutter guns, a light gun, two bombs and 10 rounds of bullet from the spot.
Mohidul was an accused in several cases on various charges including extortion and possessing illegal arms, police said.
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