Criminal killed in Laxmipur
A criminal was killed in a 'gunfight' between police and his cohorts at Junedpur village in Laxmipur Sadar upazila early yesterday.
The deceased, Yousuf, 35, son of Ali Akbar of the village, was a member of local criminal gang 'Laden Masum Bahini'.
Four policemen also sustained injuries during the 'gunfight' that took place in front of Mollabari of the village, police said.
Officer-in-Charge Azizur Rahman Mia of Chadraganj Police Station said law enforcers, acting on a tip-off, arrested Yousuf from Bangshal area in the capital on Tuesday noon and brought him to Laxmipur the same night.
After primary interrogation, a police team took Yousuf to the village to recover firearms.
Sensing the presence of the police team, Yousuf's accomplices opened fire, forcing the law enforcers to retaliate, the OC said, adding that Yusuf was shot and died on the spot while other members of the gang managed to flee.
Police also seized a pistol and five bullets from the spot.
Comments