A alleged terrorist was killed in a ‘shootout’ with police at Chandpur village in Damurhuda upazila early Monday.
Identified as Billal Hossain,39, son of Atiar Rahman of the village, the deceased was a local terrorist ringleader and a listed criminal of the district.
Police said a patrol team of Darshana police camp challenged a group of miscreants when they were seen to have gathered in a field in the area around 4.00am.
The miscreants fired several rounds of bullet targeting the law enforcers, which triggered a gunfight.
The gunfight continued for half an hour until the criminals retreated from the area.
Later after a search, police found bullet-hit body of Billal lying on the spot.
Police also recovered two pistols, two bombs and several rounds of bullet, along with the body.
Police said Billal is a listed criminal of the district.
He is accused in six cases, including those for murder, extortion and robbery. – UNB
