CHAPAINAWABGANJ: An alleged drug peddler was killed in a “gunfight” with police in Shibganj upazila of the district on Monday (June 25).

The deceased was identified as Kaiyum, 30, son of Abdul Kuddus, of Chokha Monakosha village under Shibganj upazila.

One injured drug peddler, named Firoz, 28, son of late Kalim Uddin, was admitted to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. 

Police claims to have detained 9 other drug dealers as gunfight took place at 2 pm.

Drug dealers opened fire at police triggering a gun battle between them. At one stage, drug peddlers fled the spot. Later, 2 bodies, found at the site, were brought to the hospital. A police official donated blood to Kaiyum, as he was bleeding excessively, said Mojahidul Islam, superintendent of police in Chapainawabganj.

2 bullet-hit injured in the leg were brought to RMCH. After a while, one of them succumbed to his wounds. The cause of the death was blamed for excessive blood emission, according to RMCH source.

BDST: 1449 HRS, JUN 25, 2018

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