Crime suspect dies in alleged gunfight in Bogura

The incident took place near Bhatkandi Bridge in Malotinagar around 1:30 am on Monday, said Sanatan Chakrabarty, additional superintendent of Bogura police.

The man has been identified as Kabir Hossain alias Minko, a resident of Chawk Farid Colony in Bogura town.

Kabir was a ‘listed criminal’ and ‘mugger’ in that area. He was implicated in 15 cases relating to murder, weapons and other crimes, according to the police.

“Kabir was arrested with weapons in 2019 and released from the prison just four months ago,” he added.

A shotgun, eight bullets, a one-shooter gun, a machete, and a Burmese knife have been recovered from the scene.