Two suspected criminals have received bullets during a “gunfight” with the police at Balaishpur village under Lakshmipur Sadar upazila.
Injured Kiron Hossain and Mahidul Islam Rubel have been admitted to the district Sadar Hospital.
Lakshmipur Police Super Shah Mizan Shafiur Rahman said: “Acting on a tip-off, a team of police raided Balaishpur village in order to capture enlisted criminals early Saturday.”
“Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the criminals opened fire on them, forcing the police to fire back, leaving two criminals injured with bullets.”
Three police members also sustained injuries during the drive, said the police.
They are receiving treatment at the Sadar hospital, added the police super.
The police also recovered one LG, and five rounds of bullets from their possession, the official informed.