A young man was reportedly killed in a gunfight between two robber gangs in Kholadanga area of Jessore district town on early Saturday.

The deceased is Jahangir, 32, a resident of Shantola area of the town.

Kotowali Police Station Officer-in-charge Md Ilius said on information that a gunfight ensued between two robber gangs, a team of police conducted a drive in the area at about 1:45am.

Sensing the presence of police, the members of both the gangs fled away.

Later, police rescued Jahangir with bullet injuries at his head, reports UNB.

The injured was taken to Jessore General Hospital where doctor declared him dead.

Police also recovered a one-shooter gun, one round of bullet and a bullet shell from the spot.

Jahangir was accused in 19 cases including those for murder, robbery and bomb attacks.

Earlier on Friday last, another listed criminal Hafizur Rahman, 35, was shot to death in a reported gunfight between two groups of criminals at Kholadanga in the district town.