4 cops injured in gunfight with terrorists in Cox\\\'s Bazar

COX'S BAZAR, May 2 (UNB):  At least six people, including four policemen, were injured in a gunfight between police and a gang of terrorists at Chaillatali in Maheshkhali Upazila early Friday.

Officer-in-charge (OC) of Maheshkhali Thana Alamgir Hossain said police in a drive arrested top terrors Helal (32) and Sanaullah (30) from Maheskhali Island around 12:15 am Friday.

Later, police taking Helal and Sanaullah launched another drive in the area at about 2:00 am to recover firearms.

Sensing the presence of police, cohorts of Helal and Sanaullah fired gunshots at the law enforcers, triggering a gunfight that left four policemen including SI Abul Kalam of Maheshkhali Thana, and the two alleged criminals, Helal and Sanaullah, injured with bullets.

Police recovered two guns and six bullets from the spot.

The injured policemen were admitted to Maheskhali Thana Health Complex and the two terrorists were taken to Chittagong Medical College Hospital.

Arrested Helal is an accused in 10 cases while Sanaullah in five cases, including killing.