'Robber' killed in ‘gunfight’ with Rajbari cops

An alleged robber was killed in a "gunfight" with police at Pangsha Upazila in Rajbari early today.

The deceased Abdus Sobhan Khan was a ringleader of an organised robber gang in the area, Assistant Sub-Inspector Noni Gopal also duty officer of Pangsha Police Station told The Daily Star Online.

Police arrested Sobhan raiding Kalimahar village in the upazila around 10:00pm as he is accused of at least six cases including a murder, the ASI said.

From the information provided by Sobhan, a police team conducted a drive in a mango orchard to recover firearms. Sensing police presence, his cohorts opened fire at the law enforcers, he added.

In retaliation, police to fire backed, triggering the gunfight.

Later, police found the body of Sobhan and sent it to the Rajbari Sadar hospital for autopsy.

One revolver, three rounds of bullets and others sharp weapons were recovered from the spot.