Another drug suspect killed in ‘gunfight’

A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Habirbari in gunfight early Wednesday.

The deceased was identified as Jalal Uddin, 38, of the village.

Being informed that a gang of drug peddlers were dealing with drugs at Khandakar Para, a team of Detective Branch (DB) of police in association with members of Bhaluka Model Police Station conducted a raid there around 2:30 am, said Ashiqur Rahman, officer-in-charge of district DB police.

Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the criminals hurled brickbats and then opened fire targeting the policemen, prompted them to retaliate, triggering a gunfight.

Later, police recovered the body of Jalal from the spot, said the OC.

The law enforcers also recovered 200 pieces of Yaba tablets, four bullet shells, one sharp weapon and one motorbike from the spot.

Jalal was wanted in six several cases, said police.

With the latest, at least 123 people were killed in 'gunfights' with members of law enforcement agencies while 37 bodies of suspected drug traders were recovered after reported gun battles between rival groups during the countrywide anti-narcotic drives since 15 May.

Source: unb