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2 robbers killed in 'gunfight'
[Bangla Daily Star] Two robbers, including the kingpin of a gang, were killed in a "shootout" with Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Chandpai range of Sundarbans in Bagerhat yesterday.We haven't had any news from Bagerhat lately. I was worried. I had a Badger hat once. Went with my raccoon coat... The dear departed are Mortuza Hossain Rana, 32, of Joymoni village and his associate Mosaref Sheikh, 30, of Ghol village under Mongla upazila. They will be missed. Actually, they weren't missed, were they? Maj Anwarul Kabir, deputy commander of Rab-8, said a patrol team of Rab went to the east side of the Shela river on information that the robbers had kidnapped at least five fishermen for ransom. How much ransom do you get for a fisherman? Sensing Rab presence around 7:50am, "Hark! My spider sense! It tingles!" "Mine's been tingling ever since we got to Bagerhat!" Mortuza, the linchpin of Mortuza Bahini (gang), and his cohorts opened fire prompting the law enforcers to return fire. "Return fire, men!" [BANG! BANG! BANGETY BANG!] During the shootout that continued for over half an hour Rab shot at least 300 bullets, the Major said. "We need more ammo, Sergeant Shafiq!" "Have we hit anything yet, sir?" "Not yet! But we will!" Rab members recovered 15 firearms, including seven light guns, two rifles, two double-barreled rifles, one shutter gun, 27 bullets, 25 cartridges, one binoculars and Tk 19,672 from the spot. It was a pretty big spot. Well-armed, too. And they found the shutter gun... Maj Anwarul said the Mortuza Bahini, since its formation, had been abducting fishermen, Bawali (reeds collectors) and honey collectors for ransom. I guess you need to kidnap them wholesale if you're gonna make a profit. I don't imagine bawalis and honey collectors make lakhs of taka. Posted by: Fred 2013-10-31 |
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