A suspected criminal has been killed in a “gunfight” with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Dhaka’s Badda area.
The deceased is identified as Johirul Islam alias Kutta Johir. He was an accused in several cases including murder, arms and extortion.
Akhtaruzzaman, ASP and also operation officer of RAB 1, said: “Acting on a tip-off, a team of RAB conducted a drive in the area. Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the criminals opened fire at the RAB members around 1:30am Friday.”
In retaliation, RAB officials fired back that left Johirul bullet wounded.
Later, he was declared dead when taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Meanwhile, Johhirul's accomplices managed to flee the scene.