One killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’

A suspected drug dealer was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Dhanibunia under Dumuria upazila in Khulna district early Thursday.

Three members of the elite force were also injured in this connection.

The deceased was identified as Bikash Kumar Dey, 40, son of Biren Dey of Koiya bazar area of the upazila.

Two pistols, six rounds of bullets, 55 bottles of Phensidyl and 200 pieces of yaba were recovered from the spot during the ‘gunfight’.

Special Company Commander of RAB-6 of Khulna Ashraf confirmed the matter.

The RAB official said Bikash was wanted in 20 cases filed over drug and extortion.

 

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