2 drug peddlers killed in separate 'gunfights' in Kushtia

Kushtia Correspondent: Two drug peddlers were killed in separate two 'gunfights' on Tuesday midnight.

Police claim that eight members of them were injured in the incidents.

In Kumarkhali, Fatik alias Gaffar, 37, an alleged drug peddler, was killed in a reported gunfight at Lahini Para area.

Being tipped-off that some drug traders gathered in the area, a police team conducted a drive there to arrest them, said Abdul Khaleq, officer-in-charge of Kumarkhali Police Station.

At one stage, sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the criminals opened fire on them, forcing them to fire back that triggered a gunfight, police said.

Five policemen were injured during the gunfight, said the OC.

Police also recovered a firearm, a bullet, 700 pieces of Yaba tablets and 500 grams of hemp from the spot.

Besides, Aminul Islam, officer-in-charge of Bheramara Police Station, said Liton Sheikh, 40, son of Golbar Sheikh of Naudapara village, was killed in the gunfight that took place near Hawakhali Brick Kiln filed in the upazila early in the morning.

Police also recovered a LG gun, three bullets, 500 pieces of Yaba tablets and some heroin from the spot.


risingbd/Kushtia/May 23, 2018/Kanchon Kumar/Mukul