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‘Rohingya drug trader’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
A suspected Rohingya drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Nayapara Beribadh in Teknaf upazila early Sunday.
‘Terrorist’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
A suspected terrorist was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Maheshkhaliapara area of Teknaf upazila early Saturday.
The deceased was identified as Ariful Islam alias Arif, 22, son of Nurul Islam. He was an accused in several cases including of murder.
Pradip Kumar Das, officer-in-charge of Teknaf Police Station, said tipped of that a gang of terrorists was staying in the area, a team of police conducted a drive around 3am.
When the team reached the area, the terrorists opened fire on them, forcing them to fire back in self-defence, triggering the skirmish.
After the gunfight, police rescued bullet-wounded Arif.
Later, he was taken to Teknaf upazila health complex where doctors declared him dead.
The policemen were also injured, claimed the OC.
‘Drug trader’ killed in city ‘gunfight’
A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab ) at TNT Bottola in the city’s Banani area early Friday.
The deceased was identified as Jalil, 45, a listed drug trader.
Tipped off, a team of Rab-1 conducted a drive in the area where a group of drug traders gathered around 12:30 am, said Senior ASP Md Kamruzzaman of the Rab-1.
Sensing presence of the elite force members, the criminals opened fire on them triggering a gunfight.
After a brief gunfight, Rab members recovered the body of Jalil from the spot.
Two foreign made pistols, some bullets and 500 yaba pills were also recovered from the spot, ASP Kamruzzaman said.
A Rab member was also injured in the gunfight.
‘Drug trader’ killed in Jashore ‘gunfight’
An alleged drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Sarapole Kolabagan in Sadar upazila in Jashore on early Tuesday.
The deceased was identified as Babu, 40, of Krishnabari village in Sadar upazila.
Tasmim Alam, officer-in-charge of Jashore Kotwali Police Station, said tipped off that a big consignment of drugs would be handed over, police conducted a drive in the area at 2am.
As soon as police arrived the spot, drug traders opened fire at police, forcing them to fire back in self-defense that triggered the gunfight, leaving Babu and two cops injured, he added.
The OC said Babu was taken to Jashore General Hospital where doctors declared him dead while two injured policemen were admitted to the hospital.
Police recovered a shooter gun, 200 Yaba pills, 54 bottles of phensedyls from the spot.
‘Drug trader’ killed in Jashore ‘gunfight’
A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Sarkhola village in Abhaynagar upazila on Thursday night.
The deceased was identified as Maruf Mollah, 26, son of Moslem Mollah of Nauapara municiplaity area.
Tipped off that some drug traders were sharing phensidyl bottles for selling in the area, a team of Rab-6 conducted a drive in the area, said commanding officer of Rab-6, Lieutenant Colonel Rawshan Kabir.
Sensing presence of the elite force members, the criminals opened fire on the Rab men, forcing them to fire back that triggered a gunfight.
At one stage, Maruf Molla was caught in the line of fire and sustained bullet injuries.
Later, he was taken to local hospital where doctors declared him dead.
Two Rab members were also injured in the incident.
One pistol, one hundred bottles of phensidyl were recovered from the spot.
‘Drug trader’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
A suspected Rohingya drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Palongkhali in Ukhiya upazila early Thursday.
The identity of the deceased could not be known immediately.
Tipped off, a team of BGB conducted a drive at Rahmetorbill border area around 4 am, said Lieutenant Colonel Ali Haider Azad Ahmed, Commanding officer of BGB-34, Cox’s Bazar.
Sensing presence of the border guards, the criminals opened fire on BGB men, forcing them to fire back in self-defence that triggered a gunfight.
Later the BGB men recovered the body of the drug trader from the spot.
30,000 Yaba pills, one firearm and two bullets were recovered from the spot.
Murder accused killed in Gazipur ‘gunfight’
A murder accused was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion in Konabari area of the city early Monday.
The deceased was identified as Jewel Ahmed Sabuj, son of Rafiq Ullah, hailing from Podipara area in Begumganj upazila.
Company Commander Abdullah AL Mamun of Rab-1, said that on April 29 Sabuj , who was a tenant of Farhad’s house, abducted his minor boy Alif Hossain along with his associate Sagor and demanded Tk 20lakh grom his family as ransom.
Later, Rab arrested Sagor from Pubail area on Saturday evening.
According to information gleaned from Sagor, police recovered the body of the boy from a warehouse on the second floor of a house on Saturday night.
When, the Rab team conducted a drive in the area to arrest Sabuj around 2am, Sabuj opened fire on them, forcing them to fire back in self defence, triggering the gunfight, said the Rab offiical.
After the gunfight, they recovered his body from the spot.
Some Rab personnel were also injured, said the official adding that a foreign made pistol and bullet were recovered from the spot.
‘Rohingya drug trader’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
A suspected Rohingya drug peddler was killed in a reported gunfight with detectives at Joarianala in Ramu upazila early Wednesday.
The deceased was identified as Mohammad Rashid alias Khorshed, 30, a resident of Kutupalong Rohingya camp and son of Nazir Ahmed.
Tipped off, a team of Detective Branch of police challenged Khorshed while passing through the area around 2am, said DB Inspector Masash Barua.
‘Drug trader’ killed in Gazipur ‘gunfight’
A suspected drug trader was killed in an alleged gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members in Pubail Satkoya early Monday.
The deceased was identified as Robiul Islam Robu, son of Manik Miah, a resident of Tongi.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Kamruzzaman of Rab-1 said a team of Rab conducted the drive acting on a rip-off.
When the team approached the area, the drug traders opened fire triggering a skirmish.
After the gunfight, the Rab team arrested Robu who sustained gunshot wounds.
Later, he died while being taken to Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital.
Rab recovered a foreign made pistol, 11 bullets and 3,840 piece Yaba pills from the spot.
Robu was accused in 14 cases, said the Rab official.
‘Drug-trader’ killed in Chuadanga ‘gunfight’ with BGB
A suspected drug trader was killed in an alleged gunfight with members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Notunpara border in Jibannagar upazila early Monday.
The deceased was identified as Jasim Mandal, 35, son of Karim Mandal.
Lt Col Kamrul Hasan, commanding officer of BGB-58 battalion, said a team of BGB conducted a drive around 3am acting on a tip-off and arrested Jasim along with 23 bottles of phensedyl.
Following his information during primary interrogation, the team conducted another drive in the area to recover more phensedyl.
When the team approached the area, a gang of drug traders numbering 8-10 opened fire on them, triggering a skirmish.
Jasim was killed in the gunfight, said the BGB official adding that two BGB members were also injured.
The team also recovered 300 bottles of phensedyl and several sharp weapons.
Saiful Islam, officer-in-charge of Jibannagar Police Station, said Nayeb Subedar Hamidul Islam of Notunpara BoP filed a case in this connection.