The leader of a ‘robber gang’ and another member were killed in a reported gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in the Sundarbans under Dacope upazila early Tuesday.
The deceased were identified as Khaleque, 35, head of ‘Khaleque Bahini, and its member Belal, 39.
Mizanur Rahaman, senior ASP of RAB headquarters confirmed the gunfight to Barta24.com.
He said: “A team of Rab-8 conducted a drive in Jangra Khal area of the forest under Chandpai range around 5am.”
Sensing law enforcers’ presence, robbers opened fire on them, forcing them to fire back in self-defense that triggered a gunfight, he said.
After the gunfight, bullet-hit Khaleque and Belal were found lying dead and 10 firearms and huge ammunition were recovered from the spot, the RAB official added.