Robber dies in infighting over loots in Lakshmipur

A suspected robber died in a gunfight stemming from infighting over loots in Lakshmipur, police have said.

Lakshmipur Correspondentbdnews24.com
Published : 14 Feb 2018, 04:33 AM
Updated : 14 Feb 2018, 04:33 AM

Chandraganj police OC Moktar Hossain said Jabed Mintu, one of the robbers, was found dead with gunshots wounds on his body in the Khaguria Beribadh neighbourhood in Dighli Union early Wednesday.

“Police reached the spot on a tip-off that a gunfight erupted among robbers there. Mintu was found dead on the scene,” said Hossain.

Mintu was facing 10 cases involving robbery, illegal possession of weapons and other offences, according to the police.    

His body was taken to the Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital for an autopsy, said the officer adding that a raid was ongoing to nab other robbers.

A firearm and ammunition were found on the scene.