Mugger hurt in \\\'gunfight\\\' with cops in Bogra

BOGRA, July 31 (UNB): A suspected mugger was injured in a 'gunfight' between his cohorts and police in the district town on Thursday night.  The victim was identified as Rakib, 28.

Police said acting on secret information that a gang of muggers were taking preparation to commit mugging, a team of police conducted a drive near Altafunnesa Playground in the town around 11 pm.

Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the muggers hurled crude bombs and fired 7-8 rounds of bullet at police, prompting them to retaliate, triggering a gunfight.

Rakib was caught in the line of fire and sustained injury in his leg. Later police arrested bullet-wounded Rakib while his associates managed to flee the spot.

Police recovered a revolver and three rounds of bullet from his possession. A sub-inspector named Julhash was injured during the bomb attack.  A case was filed in this connection.