The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Jhenidah

An alleged outlaw leader was killed in a 'crossfire' between his cohorts and police at Gachha Ghosh Para village in Sadar upazila yesterday.

The deceased was identified as Sarajit Ghosh, 48, central leader of Biplobi Communist Party (Haque Group). Sarajit was an accused in a number of criminal cases, including of seven murders, police said.

Acting on secret information, Detective Branch (DB) of Police conducted a drive at Gachha Ghosh Para village where Sarajit and his associates were holding a clandestine meeting at about 2:00am.

Sensing the presence of police, the outlaws opened fire on them, forcing the law enforcers to fire back that triggered a gunfight.

"Sarajit was caught in the line of fire and died on the spot during the half-an-hour gun battle," said a spot account of the incident.

Two police constables were also injured during the gun battle.

Later, police recovered the body from the scene. A Light Gun (LG), two homemade bombs and four bullets were also recovered from the spot.