‘Robber’ killed in ‘gunfight’

An alleged robber was killed in a gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab-7) at Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram early yesterday.

However, identity of the deceased could not be known, said Rab officials.

Rab-7 media wing's Assistant Superintendent of Police Mahmudul Hasan Mamun said the incident took place at Boro Takia area on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway.

"The gunfight took place between a group of robbers who gathered to commit robbery and a patrol team of Rab in the dead of the night," said the Rab official.

"The 32-years old unidentified robber was bullet-hit while other criminals managed to escape. He was declared dead after being rushed to an upazila health complex."

Two firearms, eight rounds of bullets and sharp weapons were recovered from the spot, said the Rab official.  The body was sent to Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) morgue for autopsy.

Earlier, Rab arrested three alleged robbers in possession of firearms from Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Sitakunda upazila's on Wednesday.