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Terrorist killed in gunfight with cop in Kushtia

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Update: 2017-09-25 23:31:02
Terrorist killed in gunfight with cop in Kushtia

KUSHTIA: A local terrorist was killed in a gunfight with police in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia early Tuesday (September 26).

The deceased was identified as Miraj Hasan Teny, 26, from Chhhatar Para area of Daulatpur.

A foreign pistol, a magazine and two rounds of bullet were recovered from his possession.

However, three police members were hurt in the gunfight. 

Daulatpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Shah Dara Khan told Banglanews that on secret information they conducted a drive at Piplubaria Baliadanga Field in early hours of Tuesday.

Sensing presence of the law enforcers, terrorists started firing upon them.

Miraj sustained bullet injuries as police retaliated in the gun battle.

He succumbed to his injuries while was being taken to a hospital, the OC said.  

However, Miraj is accused in almost a dozen cases filed with different police stations including Daulatpur, Bheramara, over terror activities, added the OC.

BDST: 0923 HRS, SEP 26, 2017
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