NOAKHALI, Aug 27 (UNB): The ringleader of a robbers' gang was killed in a 'shootout' with police in Brickfield area beside Palla Road in Chatkhil upazila of the district early Wednesday.
The deceased was identified as Khorshed Alam (42), a resident of Badalkot village of the same upazila.
Nasir Uddin, officer-in-charge (OC) of Chatkhil thana, said on secret information, a team of Chatkhil thana police conducted a drive in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj district and arrested Khorshed Monday.
He was wanted in 29 cases, including murder, robbery and extortion, added the OC.
Later, he was taken to Noakhali Monday night.
After interrogation, police along with Khorshed conducted a drive in Brickfield area for recovering firearms at about 2.00 am Wednesday.
Sensing presence of the police, associates of Khorshed opened fire at the law enforcers, prompting the latter to fire back, triggering a gunfight.
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FE Team | Published: August 28, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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