'Drug trader’ killed in Dhaka ‘shootout’
A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gun battle with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Dhaka early Wednesday.
Acting on tipped off, a team of RAB-1 conducted a drive in Diabari of Dhaka's Uttara around 12:15am where a gang of drug traders gathered, said sources at Rab Headquarters.
Sensing the presence of the elite force, the criminals opened fire to Rab, prompting them to fire back.
At one stage, Rab recovered the bullet hit body of a 'drug trader'. They also recovered hemp and firearms from the spot.
Two Rab members were also injured in the incident.
