Criminal killed in 'shootout'

A criminal was killed in a shootout between his cohorts and Rab members at Dakkhin Keraniganj in the city early yesterday.
The dead was identified as Nasiruddin Suman alias Kosai Nasir, son of Nazim Kosai of Kaliganj village.
He had been accused in at least 17 cases on various charges including murder and extortion, said Rab.
Acting on a tip-off, a team of Rab-10 arrested Nasir from Purba Chorai on Thursday.
"During interrogation, Nasir told Rab personnel that he had hidden illegal arms and ammunition at a place near Nazirabagh Residential Project at Dakkhin Keraniganj," Rab said.
When the Rab members took Nasir to the spot at about 3:15am, his accomplices opened fire on the law enforcers prompting them to retaliate.
Nasir was killed in the shootout while his cohorts managed to escape.
Rab said they recovered three firearms and five bullets from the spot.
In March the home minister told parliament that a total of 373 people were killed in crossfire during the tenure of previous BNP-led government.