Two killed in ‘gunfights’

Two suspected criminals were killed in what the law enforcers called gunfights in Gazipur and Bogura early Friday, reports UNB.

In Gazipur, a suspected arms trader was killed in a reported gunfight between his cohorts and members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Salna area.

The deceased could not be identified yet.

Tipped-off, a team of the elite force conducted a drive in the area around 2:30am, said RAB-1 Company commander lieutenant commander Abdullah Al-Mamun.

Sensing the presence of law enforcers, the gang members opened fire on the law enforcers, prompting them to retaliate that triggered the gunfight.

The gunfight left the youth injured with bullet while two RAB members sustained injuries.

He was then taken to Shaheed Tazuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital where the on-duty doctor declared him dead.

The law enforcers recovered a pistol and ammunitions from the spot.

In Bogura, another alleged top terror was killed in a 'gunfight' between two rivals groups in Dhundar Bridge area of Sadar upazila.

The deceased is Rashid Anam, 25.

The two rivals exchanged gunfire in the area around 1:30pm, said Sanatan Chakraborty, additional superintendent of Bogura police.
On information, a police team went to the spot and found Rashid with bullet injuries, he said.

Rashed later was taken to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital where doctors declared him dead.

Police also recovered a pistol, a magazine and ammunitions from the spot.

There have several cases with different police stations against him, the official added.