3 criminals hurt in 'shootout' with Rab

They are Nazmul, 30, brother of a former lawmaker from Araihazar upazila, Shah Alam, 30, and Anjan, 28.

Challenged by the Rab, the criminals opened fire on them, prompting the law-enforcers to retaliate, Rab sources said. They were about to mug a businessperson at around 11:00am, the sources added.

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The Rab seized a pistol and four bullets.