A robber has received bullet injuries in a “gunfight” between a gang of robbers and the law enforcers in Jarailajhiri area under Ramu upazila early Friday.
The injured robber Junaid, 28, of Naikhangchhari upazila, has been arrested along with his cohort Jahangir Alam, 30, of Uttar Borobil area of Ramu upazila.
Witnesses said the “gunfight” took place around 4:30am while the police conducted a drive in the area, leaving Junaid injured.
Later, he was admitted at Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital.
Ramu police station Officer-in-Charge Aleppa Raju Naha said: “The police raided Jarailajhiri area as part of their ongoing measures against crime.
Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the robber gang opened fire that triggered a gunfight,” he added.
Later, police nabbed Junaid and Jahangir from the spot. However, the other robbers managed to flee, said police.