A suspected drug peddler has been killed in a “gunfight” with police in Rajendropur area of Gazipur district.
The deceased is Monir Khan, 35, son of Kobir Khan of sadar upazila.
Joydebpur SI Harun-Ur Rashid said: “Acting on a tip off, we conducted a drive in Haldoba area of Rajendropur and detained Monir with 100 pieces of yaba tablets around 10:45pm Tuesday.”
However, his associates managed to flee the scene.
He said: “Later, we took Monir along with us and conducted a drive in the same area to catch his associates.”
Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the drug peddlers opened fire targeting the police. In retaliation, police fired back that left Monir dead.
The SI said Monir was an accused in 27 cases including extortion.