Magura: An alleged robber was killed in a reported gunfight between his cohorts and police at Ramkantapur village in Shalikha upazila of Magura early on Thursday, reports local news agency.

The Shalikha police officer-in-charge Abu Jihad said on a tip-off that a gang of robbers were taking preparation to commit robbery in the area, a team of police launched a drive there at about 2:00am.

Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the gang members opened fire at them, prompting the police personnel to retaliate with firing that triggered a gunfight.

Later, police recovered the body of a member of the gang while his other associates managed to flee the scene.

Five policemen, including Sub-inspector Nasir Uddin, were also injured during the gunfight.

The injured policemen were admitted to Magura Sadar Hospital.

The law enforcers also recovered one foreign-made pistol, one magazine, some sharp weapons, three rounds of bullet and six rounds of bullet shell from the spot.

A case was filed in this connection.