2 suspected drug dealers killed in 'shootout'
Two alleged drug traders were killed in a gunfight with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Dagonbhuiya of Feni early Wednesday.
The deceased was identified as Mohammad Asad, 42, son of Toru and Emamul Akond 24, son of Manik Akond.
Squadron leader Shafayet Jamil Fahim of RAB-7 Feni camp said on secret information, a team of RAB-7 gave signal to a covered van carrying a criminal gang to stop around 2:30 am.
But the gang opened fire on the elite force members defying the signals, forcing them to fire back for self-defence.
At one stage, Asad and Emamul caught in the line of fire and died on the scene, said Shafayet Jamil.
RAB also recovered a shooter gun, 13 bullets and 250 kgs of hemp from the spot. They seized the covered van which carrying the gang members.
