SATKHIRA, Feb 23 (UNB): A ringleader of forest robbers was killed in a 'gunfight' between his cohorts and police in Pakhimara area in Shyamnagar upazila early Sunday morning.
The deceased was identified as Ashraf Hossain Ranga, leader of 'Ranga Bahini' of the area and son of Fazer Ali of Kurikaunia village in Ashasuni upazila of the district.
Sagir Mia, officer-in-charge of Shyamnagar Police Station said police arrested ringleader Ashraf Hossain Ranga on Saturday.
Later, police conducted a drive along with Ranga to recover arms in the area after Saturday midnight, he said.
Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, his cohorts fired gunshots in a bid to snatch Ranga, prompting the law enforcers to retaliate which triggered a gunfight. Ranga was caught in the line fire and sustained bullet wounds.
Ringleader of forest robbers killed in gunfight
FE Team | Published: February 24, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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