PBCP leader dies in 'crossfire' in Rajshahi
A regional commander of outlawed Purbo Banlgar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in 'crossfire' between his accomplices and the police at Nokhopara in Bagmara early yesterday.
Abdul Hannan, also known as Monakka, 28, son of Abdur Rahman, was killed a day after his arrest on Friday night.
Officer-in-Charge of Bagmara Police Station Sahabuddin Khalipha and Sub-Inspector Imdadul Bashar were also injured during the gunfight and given first aid at local health complex, the police said.
Acting on a tip-off, the police arrested Hannan, a fugitive accused in four murder cases, from his house on Friday night, said OC Sahabuddin.
Following his confession, a police team led by the OC took him to Nakhopara to recover firearms.
When they reached near Nakhopara, Hannan's accomplices opened fire on the police who also retaliated with fire. After 25 minutes of gunfight, the criminals fled the scene, said the OC.
Hannan, who also tried to escape, was seriously injured during the shootout. He was rushed to Bagmara Health Complex where doctors declare him dead.
Police found a gun, five bullets, two machetes and a knife on the spot.
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