One killed in ‘gunfight’ with RAB in Chittagong

A suspected criminal has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Chittagong on early Thursday. The incident took place in the Rajganj area under Panchlaish police station in the port city. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Mahim, 36. He was the accused in 18 cases filed with various police stations, including charges of murder, robbery and arms dealing. Rab 7 Assistant Director (Media) Mimtanur Rahman said Mahim’s cohorts attacked the RAB team when members of the elite force conducted a raid in the Rajganj area to capture him. RAB fired in retaliation, at which point Mahim’s aides fled the scene. Later, Mahim’s body was discovered at the location. The elite force claimed that Mahim was shot by his own supporters. According to Rab-7, ammunition and two foreign pistols were recovered from the spot.