A local leader of Islami Chhatra Shibir was killed in a clash with police in Kamalnagar area of Satkhira district yesterday afternoon.
Officer-in-Charge of Satkhira Sadar police station Enamul Haque confirmed the death of Aminul Islam, 32, general secretary of Satkhira unit of Shibir, to the Dhaka Tribune.
Four constables of police were injured while six Shibir activists received bullet wounds during the clash.
Police recovered two pistols from the scene.
OC Enamul Haque said police had raided the house of a man named Mukul after getting information about a secret meeting for planning subversive activities.
“Sensing the presence of police, the Shibir leaders and activists exploded 20 to 22 hand grenades and started firing, forcing the law enforcers to fire back,” he said.
Several people received bullet wounds during the clash. Later, police rescued the injured and admitted them to Satkhira Sadar hospital where Aminul died under treatment.
