Two men killed in separate ‘gunfights’

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Two men were killed in what the members of law enforcement agencies called gunfights with them in Chuadanga and Chattogram early Friday, reports UNB.

In Chuadanga, a suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Joyrampur Kathaltala in Damurhuda upazila early Friday.

The deceased was identified as Rokonuzzaman Rokon, 35, son of Abu Bakkar Siddique of the upazila. He was wanted in 10 criminal cases.

Tipped off that two groups of drug peddlers were exchanging gunshots, a team of police went to the spot around 2:30 am, said Sukumar Biswas, officer-in-charge (OC) of Damurhuda Police Station.

Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the criminals opened fire on police, prompting them to fire back, triggering a ‘gunfight’ among police and two groups of drug traders, the OC told the media.

At one stage, Rokon was caught in the line of fire and sustained bullet injuries while the other gang members managed to flee the scene, he added.

Later, he was taken to Sadar Hospital where doctors declared him dead.

One LG gun, two cartridges, a sack of phensidyl and two sharp weapons were recovered from the spot.

In Chattogram, a suspected robber was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at East Chambol in Bashkhali upazila on Friday morning.

The deceased was identified as Mohammad Iran, 35, of the upazila.

Tipped off, a team of RAB-7 conducted a drive in the area around 8:00 am, said major Mehedi Hasan, commanding officer of Chandgaon camp.

Sensing the presence of the elite force members, the criminals opened fire on RAB men, forcing them to retaliate that triggered a shootout, said major Mehedi.
After the gunfight, the RAB members recovered the bullet-hit body of Iran, he added.

Thirteen firearms and a number of sharp weapons were recovered from the spot.