The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

A notorious terrorist was killed in 'crossfire' during an encounter between RAB officials and his cohorts in Jheelmil project area of South Keraniganj yesterday.

The dead was identified as Moksed, 30, of Shyampur area and close associate of infamous Shaheed Dakat.

Acting on a tip-off, RAB-10 member raided the area beside Mawa Road at about 5:00am when a gang of bandits was preparing to commit a dacoity.

Sensing the presence of the elite force, the terrorists opened fire on them forcing the law enforcers to fire back. Moksed received bullet during the shootout and died on the spot.

After the gunfight, RAB men recovered one pistol, one short gun and three bullets from the spot.

Moksed was wanted in 10 murder cases with different police stations in the capital, police said.