Dhaka-Two suspected drug peddlers were killed in reported gunfights inChandpur and Mymensinghdistricts early Wednesday.According to the reports reaching at UNB news desk, with the latest one, some 109 people were killed during ‘gunfights’ with members of law enforcement agencies while 33 bodies of drug traders were recovered after reported gun battle among rival groups since May 15.
In Chandpur, YunusMiaji alias Sumon, 35, son of Abdul MajidMiaji of Middle SriramdiBou Bazar area, a suspected drug peddler was killed in a reported gunfight with police at East Sriramdi in the district town around1:45 am.
Tipped off, a team of police conducted a drive in the area around 1:45 am, said WaliUllahOli, officer-in-charge of Chandpur Model Police Station.
Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the criminals opened fire to police forcing them to fire back in self-defense.
After a brief gunfight, Yunus sustained bullet injuries and taken to Chandpur General Hospital where the doctors declared him dead.
Five policemen were injured in the incident. Yunus was wanted in eight several cases, said the OC.
Police also recovered 101 pieces of Yaba tablets, one gun, six bullets and two sharp weapons from the spot.
In Mymensingh, alleged drug pusher Manik Mia, 30, son of Jagat Mia was found dead at Klibari Char in Gafargaonupazila early Wednesday.
Manik, who was wanted in several cases, might have been killed in a gunfight between two gangs of drug traders, said Abdul Ahad, officer-in-charge of Gafargaon Police Station.
Being informed by locals, police recovered the body of Manik from the spot, said the OC.
Police also recovered 49 pieces of Yaba tablets from the spot.However, victim’s brother Rajab Ali said police picked up Manik from the local bazar on Monday night and since then he remained missing.UNB
