Robber hurt in Joypurhat gunfight
UNB
Joypurhat: An alleged robber was injured in a gunfight between his associates and police at Shimultali on the Joypurhat-Hili road in Panchbibi upazila early yesterday, reports UNB. The injured was identified as Sanwar Hossain, son of Meser Ali, a resident of Binshira village of the upazila. Ashraful Islam, officer-in-charge of Panchbibi Police Station, said tipped off that Sanwar and his gang were taking preparation for robbery in the area, a team of police conducted a drive there at about 1:30am. Sensing the presence of law enforcers, the robber gang opened fire at them, prompting them to fire back, triggering a gunfight. Sanwar was caught in the line of fire and injured while other members of his gang managed to escape. Police arrested him from the spot. He was rushed to Joypurhat Adhunik Hospital from where he was shifted to Bogra Shahid Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital as his condition deteriorated. Police also recovered some country-made arms from the spot. Sanwar was accused in 18 cases, including for robbery, snatching and arson attack, the OC added.
