2 killed in Sirajganj ‘gunfight’

The deceased were identified as Sanowar Hosain and Lutfar. Additional deputy inspector general of police Sahabuddin, commanding officer of Rab-12, said on a tip-off that a gang of terrorists, including Sanowar Hosain and Lutfar, was staying in the area, a team of the elite force launched a drive there at about 3am. Sensing the presence of the Rab team, the duo and their cohorts opened fire at them, prompting the elite force to retaliate with gunfight. Sanowar Hosain and Lutfar were caught in the line of fire and died on the spot while their other associates managed to flee the scene. Later, the elite force recovered the bodies.