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Rape suspect killed in alleged shootout with police in Meherpur
A man suspected of raping a teenage schoolgirl has been killed in an alleged shootout with police in Meherpur's Gangni Upazila.
Published : 11 May 2019, 04:37 AM
Updated : 11 May 2019, 04:37 AM
The deceased has been identified as Yakub Ali Kazal, 28, who hailed from Garadob village in Gangni.
He was accused of raping a schoolgirl and throwing acid on a woman, said Sajedul Islam, inspector (investigation) of Gangni Police Station.
"Kazal died during a shootout at his village on early Saturday. Four police personnel were also wounded in the gunfight and received first aid," he told bdnews24.com.
"Police took him along on a raid to recover weapons. His accomplices opened fire on police after they arrived at Garadob village forcing them to retaliate," he added.
A doctor declared Kazal dead when he was taken to the Gangni Upazila Health Complex, according to the police officer.
A shotgun, two rounds of bullets and a machete were recovered from the site of the shooting.
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