Jubo Dal cadre killed in gunfight with law-enforcers
Sunday, 31 January 2010
CHITTAGONG, Jan 30 (UNB): A Jubo Dal cadre and the leader of an alleged terrorist gang was killed in gunfight between his cohorts and the law-enforcers at Dakkhin Rangamatia village under Fatikchhari Upazila Saturday.
The deceased was identified as M Osman (42), the chief of Osman Bahini.
Assistant Police Super (Hathazari circle) Babul Akhter said a joint team of police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) conducted a drive at Dakkhin Rangamatia village acting on a tip-off that the members of Osman Bahini were taking preparation for committing robbery.
But as they approached the village, the miscreants opened fire at the law-enforcers, prompting them to retaliate that triggered a gun battle, he said. "At one stage of the gunfight, Osman was caught in the line of fire and injured."
Critically injured Osman was rushed to Upazila Health Complex where doctors declared him dead.
A revolver and an LG were recovered from the scene.
Osman was wanted in 16 criminal cases, including six of murder, police said.
The deceased was identified as M Osman (42), the chief of Osman Bahini.
Assistant Police Super (Hathazari circle) Babul Akhter said a joint team of police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) conducted a drive at Dakkhin Rangamatia village acting on a tip-off that the members of Osman Bahini were taking preparation for committing robbery.
But as they approached the village, the miscreants opened fire at the law-enforcers, prompting them to retaliate that triggered a gun battle, he said. "At one stage of the gunfight, Osman was caught in the line of fire and injured."
Critically injured Osman was rushed to Upazila Health Complex where doctors declared him dead.
A revolver and an LG were recovered from the scene.
Osman was wanted in 16 criminal cases, including six of murder, police said.