DOT Desk: An alleged drug dealer was killed in a gunfight with the members of police in Monagram village in Cumilla Sadar upazila, reports The Daily Observer.
The deceased was identified as Saiful Islam, 25, son of Jahangir Alam, a resident of Jormeher village of the upazila. Saiful was accused in five smuggling cases, said police.
Kotwali police Station OC Abu Salam Mia said they conducted a drive in Balutupa area on Wednesday afternoon as part of their anti-drug drive.
Sensing presence of the team, the smugglers attacked on them, leaving SI Jamal of Kotwali Police Station seriously injured. He was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Later, police conducted raids in different places to arrest the attackers.
Around 300 Yaba pills and a revolver were recovered from the scene, said police.
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