‘Gunfight’ kills robber in Feni
Iqbal was accused in 37 cases, including robbery, murder and rape, with five police stations in the district
A listed robber was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Sonagazi upazila in Feni early today.
The deceased was identified as Iqbal Hossain, 36, hailing from Chharaitkandi village of the upazila, said Ranjit Barua, officer-in-charge of Feni Detective Branch of Police.
Iqbal was accused in 37 cases, including robbery, murder and rape, with five police stations in the district, said Ranjit.
Acting on a tip-off, police conducted a drive near Azam Khan Market area, where Iqbal and the members of his robber gang had gathered.
Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the members of the gang opened fire on them, forcing them to retaliate, said the OC.
Iqbal sustained bullet injuries during the gunfight.
Later, police took him to Sonagazi Upazila Health Complex, where the duty doctor declared him dead.
One gun and three rounds of bullets were recovered from the scene.