2 suspected robbers killed in Keraniganj ‘gunfight’
Dhaka: Two suspected robbers were killed in a reported gunfight with law enforcers at Agrakhola area in Keraniganj upazila of Dhaka district early on Thursday.
The deceased are Mantajul, in his thirties, and Sabuj, in his twenties.
Tipped off that a gang of robbers were taking preparation to commit robbery, a team of police conducted a drive in the area at about 4:00am, said Keraniganj Model Police Officer-in-charge Ferdous Hossain.
Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the robbers opened fire at them, prompting a retaliation that triggering a gunfight.
The duo was caught in the line of fire while others managed to flee.
Police recovered the bodies of Sabuj and Mantajul and recovered two firearms and five rounds of bullets from the spot.