Man killed in Gazipur ‘gunfight’
Gazipur: A man was killed in a gunfight with detectives in Paschim Lakshmipura area of Gazipur early Monday.
The deceased is Badu Monir.
Amir Hossain, officer‐in‐charge of the Detective Branch (DB) of Gazipur police said on secret information, a team the detectives conducted a drive in the area at about 2:30am.
Sensing the presence of law enforcers, the alleged criminals opened fire at the law enforcers, prompting a retaliation that triggered a gunfight, leaving Badu Monir dead on the spot.
Later, police recovered the body of Monir and arrested another criminal carrying a pistol with bullets from the spot.
Two police officials, including officer‐in‐charge of the DB Amir, were injured in the incident.