Leader of an outlawed party was shot dead during a gunfight by the members of police at Dhopakhola village in the district yesterday.
According to police sources, Manirul Islam, 35, son of Abdus Sattar Sheikh, regional leader of Purba Banglar Communist Party, was arrested from Baroipara village on Monday afternoon.
Later, according to his statement, a team of police conducted a drive in Dhopakhola area.
Sensing their presence, the associates of Manirul opened fire and hurled bombs at the police. In retaliation, police also fired back to protect themselves.
Manirul was caught in the line of fire. He was sent to a local health complex where doctors declared him dead.
His body was sent to Khulna Medical College Hospital morgue.
Police seized huge arms and ammunition from the spot.
Police said Manirul was accused in more than 10 cases including murder.