Laxmipur man killed in ‘gunfight’

An alleged criminal was killed in what police claimed to be a gunfight at Makardhos in Sadar upazila of Laxmipur district this morning.

The deceased was identified as Tareq Hossain, member of the criminal gang 'Bashar Bahini' and son of Abdur Shukur alias Siraj Miah, a resident of the same village.

Acting on a tip off, a team of police conducted a drive in Makardhos area to arrest Tareq when he along with his associates were present there around 3:00am, Assistant Superintendent of Police Mohammad Junayet Kawser said.

Sensing presence of the law enforcers, associates of Tareq opened fire on them, forcing police personnel to fire back that triggered a gun battle.

Tareq was caught in the line of fire and died on the spot while his associates managed to flee the scene.

Police recovered the body and sent it to Laxmipur Sadar Hospital morgue for an autopsy in the morning.

They also recovered one light gun and six rounds of bullet from the spot.

Four policemen were injured during the gunfight.

Tareq was wanted in several cases, including for murder and extortion, the ASP added.