‘Rape accused’ killed in Rajshahi 'gunfight'

An alleged rapist has been killed in a reported gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Puthia upazila in Rajshahi.

The gunfight took place early Tuesday.

The deceased was identified as Ekhlas Ali, 20, son of Abul Kashem at Gandogohali village of the upazila.

Ekhlas was accused in a case filed for raping a seventh grader.

The victim committed suicide.

The victim’s father filed a case against three people including Ekhlas Ali.

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