2 ‘robbers’ injured in Bogra gunfight

Two alleged robbers were injured in a gunfight with police at Kornipara Bazar in Kahalu upazila early yesterday. The injured were identified as Abdul Alim, 26, of Pilkunja village in Kahalu upazila and Fulbar alias Rony, 38, of Shialy Southpara village in Shibganj upazila.
Being tipped off that a gang of robbers were taking preparation in the area to commit robbery, a team of the law enforcers conducted a drive there, said Senior Assistant Superintendent of police Gaziur Rahman. Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the gang opened fire at them, forcing the police to retaliate with gunfire triggering a gunfight. Two robbers suffered bullet wounds in the gunfight while their associates managed to flee the scene.
The injured were taken to Bogra Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital. Two police constables were also injured in the incident, he said, adding that the law enforcers also recovered some sharp weapons from the spot. Officer-in-Charge of Kahalu Police Station Nur Alam Siddique said a case was filed in this connection.

2 robbers injured in Bogra gunfight

Two alleged robbers were injured in a gunfight with police at Kornipara Bazar in Kahalu upazila early yesterday. The injured were identified as Abdul Alim, 26, of Pilkunja village in Kahalu upazila and Fulbar alias Rony, 38, of Shialy Southpara village in Shibganj upazila. Being tipped off that a gang of robbers were taking preparation in the area to commit robbery, a team of the law enforcers conducted a drive there, said Senior Assistant Superintendent of police Gaziur Rahman. Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the gang opened fire at them, forcing the police to retaliate with gunfire triggering a gunfight. Two robbers suffered bullet wounds in the gunfight while their associates managed to flee the scene. The injured were taken to Bogra Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital. Two police constables were also injured in the incident, he said, adding that the law enforcers also recovered some sharp weapons from the spot. Officer-in-Charge of Kahalu Police Station Nur Alam Siddique said a case was filed in this connection.