Two suspected drug peddlers were killed in reported gunfights in Chandpur and Mymensingh districts on early Wednesday.

In Chandpur, Yunus Miaji alias Sumon, 35, son of Abdul Majid Miaji of Middle Sriramdi Bou Bazar area, a suspected drug peddler was killed in a reported gunfight with police at East Sriramdi in the district town around 1:45am, reports the UNB.

Tipped off, a team of police conducted a drive in the area around 1:45am, said Wali Ullah Oli, officer-in-charge of Chandpur Model Police Station.

Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the criminals opened fire to police forcing them to fire back in self-defense.

After a brief gunfight, Yunus sustained bullet injuries and taken to Chandpur General Hospital where the doctors declared him dead.

Five policemen were injured in the incident. Yunus was wanted in eight several cases, said the OC.

Police also recovered 101 pieces of Yaba tablets, one gun, six bullets and two sharp weapons from the spot.

In Mymensingh, alleged drug pusher Manik Mia, 30, son of Jagat Mia was found dead at Klibari Char in Gafargaon upazila early Wednesday.

Manik, who was wanted in several cases, might have been killed in a gunfight between two gangs of drug traders, said Abdul Ahad, officer-in-charge of Gafargaon Police Station.

Being informed by locals, police recovered the body of Manik from the spot, said the OC.

Police also recovered 49 pieces of Yaba tablets from the spot.

However, victim’s brother Rajab Ali said police picked up Manik from the local bazar on Monday night and since then he remained missing.