RAB rescues 23 fishermen from clutches of robbers

One ‘robber’ dies in gunfight


FE Team | Published: August 15, 2018 18:19:29 | Updated: August 16, 2018 11:13:55


RAB rescues 23 fishermen from clutches of robbers

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) rescued 23 fishermen from the clutches of forest robbers in Marki Canal of Sibla River in the Sundarbans on Wednesday.

A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight with the law enforcers during the drive, reports UNB.

Lieutenant CommanderZahid of RAB-6 said they conducted a drive on Wednesday morning to rescue the fishermen who had been kidnapped by 'Amin Bahini' members.

As the robbers opened fire the law enforcers fired back in self defence, triggering a gunfight that left Babu dead on the spot, he said.

Detailed identity of the deceased was not available immediately, he said.

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