‘Robber’ killed in Jhenidah ‘gunfight’

‘Robber’ killed in Jhenidah ‘gunfight’

An alleged robber was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Moheshpur upazila here early Tuesday.

The deceased was identified as Khokon, 30.

Tipped off that a robber gang was preparing for committing robbery in Bakara Canal area, police conducted a drive there around 2am, said Rashedul Alam, officer-in-charge of Moheshpur Police Station.

Robbers fired at police as soon as they reached the area, forcing them to fire back in self-defense which triggered a skirmish, the OC added.

He said police later recovered the body from the spot.

Khokon was wanted in several cases, he added.