Robber killed in Magura 'gunfight'

A member of a robber gang has been killed in a "gunfight" with police at Mandartala sadar upazila of Magura district early Monday.

The deceased was identified as Uzzal Hossain, 37, son of Awal Hossain, a resident of Chanpur village of the same upazila.

Assistant Superintendent of Police in Magura Sudarshan Kumar Roy said a gang of robbers opened fire at a patrol team of police in the area around 1am.

"In retaliation, police fired back triggering a "gunfight" that left robber Uzzal dead and three members of police injured on the spot," he added.

The injured police personnel were admitted to sadar hospital. A case was filed in this connection, said the police official.