Brahmanbaria: An alleged robber was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between his cohorts and police in Aoul Bhanga Bridge area of Nabinagar in Brahmanbaria early Sunday.  

The deceased was Kajol, a resident of Sirirampur village of the upazila.

Nabinagar Police Station Officer-in-charge Imtiaz Ahmed said on a tip-off that a gang of robbers were taking preparation to commit robbery on Mohesh road in the area, a team of Shibpur police camp launched a drive there at about 1:30am.

Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the gang members opened fire at them, prompting the police personnel to retaliate that triggered a gunfight.

At one stage, Kajol was caught in the line of fire and injured while others managed to flee the scene, reports UNB.

Kajol was rushed to Brahmanbaria Sadar Hospital where doctors declared him dead.

Sub-inspector Rezaul Karim and two constables - Farhad Hossain and Salauddin -- were also injured in the incident.

Police recovered one pipe gun, two rounds of cartridge and four machetes from the spot.