3 suspected bandits killed in ‘gunfight’

Three alleged forest bandits of Shirsho Bahini have been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Tambulbunia canal of Shoronkhola Range in Sundarbans on Tuesday morning.

Two of the deceased were identified as Abdul Quader and Kollan Mia.

RAB 8 Deputy Commander Major Anwarul Kabir has confirmed the deaths.

He said: “Some 16 arms of different kinds were recovered after searching their den.”

The deputy commander also claimed the deceased to be the members of Shirsho Bahini.