CUMILLA: A suspected drug smuggler was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police on the bank of Gomti River in Sadar upazila early on Friday (May 24).
The deceased was identified as Jakir, a resident of Shashangachcha area of Cumilla Sadar.
The gunfight took place between police and drug smuggling gang beside Paulpara Bridge around 1:30am, said Md Salah Uddin, inspector (Investigation) of Kotwali police station.
Jakir, an accused of 17 cases, was killed during the gunfight, he added.
BDST: 0950 HRS, MAY 24, 2019
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