2 murder accused killed in Rangpur ‘shootout’

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UNB, Dhaka :
Two accused in transport worker Limon Miah murder case were killed in a reported shootout with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Dhap area of Rangpur city early Thursday.
The deceased were identified as Manik and Sumon.
Sources at the RAB-13 Headquarters said on a tip-off, a team of the elite force challenged a gang of alleged criminals, including Manik and Sumon, while they
were gossiping inside a restaurant in the area at about 2:30 am.
Sensing the presence of the elite force, the gang members opened fire to the law enforcers, prompting them to retaliate that triggered a gunfight.
During the gunfight, Manik and Sumon received severe bullet injuries while their other associates managed to flee.
They were rushed to Rangpur Medical College Hospital where on-duty doctors declared them dead at about 3:30 am.
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