'Drug trader' killed in 'shootout'

Bangladesh
'Drug trader' killed in 'shootout'
A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported shootout with police in Sadar upazila of Moulvibazar district at noon on Saturday. 

The deceased was identified as Muhibur Rahman Zitu, 26, said Sadar Model Police officer in-charge (OC) Md Alamgir Hossain. 

Three police personnel-- SI Momin Ullah, constable Dabir Ahmed, and Sohel Mia-- were also injured the gunfight, said the OC. 

On information, a team of detectives conducted a drive at an abandoned home in Rayasree area.

Sensing presence of the police, the drug traders fired on police, prompting them to fire back that triggered a gunfight, said OC Alamgir.  
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