‘Robber’ killed in Ctg ‘gunfight’ with Rab

An alleged robber was killed in what law enforcers claimed to be a gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion in Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram early today.

The deceased was identified as Sher Ali from Banshkhali, reports our correspondent quoting Mahmudul Hasan Mamun, assistant director of Rab-7 (media wing).

"Sher Ali was killed in a shootout with Rab-7 in Saral union area of Banshkhali," the official said.

"He was accused in at least 12 cases filed for murder and robbery with different police stations," he added.

Rab recovered three firearms and 13 rounds of bullets from the spot, the Rab official also said.

The body was handed over to police. Further details regarding the incident were not revealed yet.

According to locals, Sher Ali was a robber and used to extort money from them after taking them hostage.