A suspected criminal was killed in a 'shootout' with police at Haldipara in Maheshkhali upazila of Jhenidah early yesterday, reports UNB. The deceased, Santu, of Lalpur village was an accused in several cases. Police said they arrested Santu from Mirpur upazila of Kushtia Monday evening. Acting on his information, police raided a field in Haldipara area around 4am. Sensing the presence of police, Santu's cohorts reportedly opened fire on the police prompting them to retaliate. After a brief gunfight, police rescued Santu with bullet wounds and admitted him to Maheshpur Upazila Health Complex, where doctor declared him dead. Superintendent of Jhenidah police said three cops  were also injured in the gunfight. They were hospitalised.  Police also recovered a shutter gun and three bullets from the spot, he said.