An alleged drug peddler was killed in a gunfight between his cohorts and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Dhaka-Chittagong Bypass road under Faujdarhat area of Sitakundu Upazila on Monday, reports BSS.
The deceased was identified as Zahidul Islam Alo (35).
Lt Col Mifta Uddin, commanding officer of Rab-7, said a patrol team of RAB challenged a vehicle in the area around 2:45 am.
Sensing presence of the elite force, the people inside the vehicle opened fire at them, prompting RAB to retaliate that triggered a gunfight, leaving Zahidul bullet-hit.
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FE Team | Published: August 18, 2015 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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