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‘Gunfight’ kills robber in Satkhira
13 Jun, 2014
A robber leader was killed during a “gunfight” between his cohorts and the law enforcers in Sadar upazila of the district early Friday.
The deceased was identified as, Islam Morol, 45.
Satkhira Sadar police station Officer-in-Charge Enamul Haque said confirmed the incident to banglamail.
Tipped-off, a team of police rushed to Chhaigharia intersection of Sadar upazila in the district early Friday as the robbers were taking preparation to loot a passenger bus, he said.
Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the robbers opened fire targeting the law enforcers. Later, the police also fired back in retaliation that triggered a gunfight,” he added.
The OC said: Islam Morol was found injured critically from the spot. Later, he succumbed to his injuries at Satkhira Sadar Hospital.
The police recovered some weapons from the spot after the gunfight.
Islam was wanted in several cases, including robbery, hijacking and extortion.
Source: Banglamail24