'Robber' killed in 'gunfight' with cops in Cox's Bazar

An alleged robber was killed and two policemen were injured in a gunfight between robbers and police at Puichhari village in Moheshkhali upazila of the district on Tuesday night.

The deceased, Abdur Rashid, 35, son of late Abul Kalam of the village, was an accused in 13 cases, including three for murder, with Moheshkhali Police Station, police said.

Bullet-hit Bayezid, a constable of Moheshkhali Police Station, was admitted to Chakaria Upazila Health Complex. He was shifted to Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) yesterday morning, as his condition deteriorated.

Acting on a tip-off, a police team, led by Sub-Inspector Abul Kalam, raided a place at Puichhari village at around 7:30pm where a gang of 10/12 robbers were taking preparation for committing a robbery in the area, said Alamgir Hossain, officer in-charge of Moheshkhali Police Station.

Sensing the presence of the police, the gang opened fire, prompting the law enforcers to retaliate. The gunfight left Rashid dead and Sub-Inspector Kalam and constable Bayezid injured. Kalam took first aid at the local health complex. The other gang members managed to flee. Police seized two guns and five cartridges from the spot.