Comilla: An alleged robber was killed and another injured in a reported gunfight with Detective Branch (DB) in Palpara area of sadar upazila, Comilla, in the early hours of Wednesday.

The deceased Zira Sumon was accused in 21 cases with Kotowali Model police.

Comilla district DB said a team of detectives led by additional police super Ali Ashraf was returning to their office after conducting a drive in Brahmanpara upazila at about 3:00am.

When they reached Palpara Bridge area, a gang of robbers numbering around 10 obstructed the vehicle.

Sensing the presence of police in the vehicle, the robbers opened fire on them, forcing the law enforcers to retaliate, which triggered a gunfight.

Khokan was caught in the line of fire and died on the spot, while his associate received bullet injuries.

However, four police officers were also injured during the gunfight.

DB arrested three other robbers from the spot.

They also recovered one revolver, three LGs, and several local firearms from the spot.

The injured was admitted to Comilla Medical College Hospital.