DHAKA: A young man was killed in a reported shootout with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Mohammadpur of the capital city early Thursday (June 20).
The shootout took place on the bank of a river near Bosila City around 3:45am.
In a text message sent to media, RAB identified the deceased as Tanvir Ahmmed Anik, 36.
He was the chief of a local terror group 'Seven Star'. Two RAB members were also injured in the shootout, added the message.
Mohammadpur Police Station Sub-Inspector (SI) Shahidul Islam said the body was sent to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital morgue.
Two pistols, knife and machete were recovered from the spot, he added.
BDST: 1239 HRS, JUN 20, 2019
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