Dhaka – An alleged robber was killed during a gunfight with law enforcers in Mohanganj of in Netrokona early Monday.The deceased was identified as Lutfar Rahman alias Ripul, 40, son of late Abdul Motaleb Mia of Chanpur village of Mohanganj upazila.Officer-in-charge of Mohanganj Police Station Ansari Jinnat Ali said Ripul was arrested on Sunday afternoon and they launched a drive at night with Ripul at Noapara to recover the illegal arms.During the drive, Ripul’s accomplices fired gunshots on police while police also retaliated, triggering the gunfight, he said.Ripul sustained bullet wound during the exchange of fire and was rushed to Mohanganj Health Complex where on-duty doctors declared him dead.The body was sent to Netrokona General Hospital for autopsy. Three cops were also injured during the gunfight, said police.UNB news agency
