Suspected robber kingpin killed in ‘gunfight’ in B’baria
Brahmanbaria: A suspected leader of an inter-district robber gang was killed in a reported gunfight between his associates and police at Brahmangaon village in Sarail upazila of Brahmanbari early on Friday.
The deceased is Manik Mia, said the Sarail police.
The Sarail police Officer-in-charge Rupak Kumar Saha said a team of police arrested Manik Mia, leader of an inter-district robber gang, at Sarail upazila in Brahmanbaria on Wednesday night.
Later, police along with Manik Mia conducted a drive in the village to recover arms on Thursday night.
Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the associates of Manik opened fire on police, prompting them to retaliate, triggering a gunfight early in the morning.
At one stage, Manik was caught in the line of fire and sustained bullet injuries.
He was rushed to Sadar Hospital where doctors declared him dead.
Five policemen, including sub-inspectors Alim and Amzad, were injured in the gunfight.
Police also recovered two pipe guns, two bullets and some sharp weapons from the spot.