3 killed in Cumilla- C’nawabganj ‘gunfight’

A total of three suspected robbers were killed in separate ‘gunfight’ with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and Police in Cumilla and Chapainawabganj on Monday.

Two of the three suspected robbers were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Kuicchagara area under Gomostopur upazila of Chapainawabganj. The identities of the deceased couldn’t be known yet.

According to Rab-5 authority, on information, a team of RAB-5 conducted a drive in Kuicchagara area around 12am.

Sensing the presence of the elite force members, the robbers opened fire on them, prompting them to retaliate, triggering a gunfight which left the duo dead and other gang members managed to flee.

The team also recovered a pistol, 4 rounds of bullet, one magazine and some sharp weapons.

Another suspected robber was killed in a gunfight with police in Susandha area under Muradnagar upazila of Cumilla.

The deceased was identified as Al Amin, 35, son of Sirajul Islam, a resident of Saliakandi village of the upazila.

Manjur Alam, officer-in-charge of Muradnagar Police Station, said acting on tip-off, a team of detectives along with the police conducted a special drive around 1.30 am.

When the team reached the spot, a gang of robbers opened fire on them, prompting the policemen to shoot back. Al Amin received bullet during the exchange of fire, said the OC.

Later, the injured was taken to Cumilla Medical College Hospital where doctors declared him dead.

The team recovered a pipe gun, 2 round of bullet, four sharp weapons and five masks.

The OC said that Al Amin was accused in nine cases filed with the police station.