 Sagir murder accused killed in 'crossfire'
An accused in Juba Dal leader Sagir murder case was killed in an encounter between his cohorts and police in the city's Shyampur area early yesterday.
He was identified as Mazharul Islam alias Ripon, 35, son of Mansur Alam of Court-kachari road. Police said Ripon was wanted in 10 systems murder cases including that of Sagir.
Paltan police arrested Ripon at Ashulia Tuesday afternoon. | "Afternoon, Rip. Stick'um up, youse coming down to da station for a talk." |
According to his confession, | "I'll be using the Number 4 today, Private Abu. Oh, and a fresh glass of tea." |
they (police) took Ripon to Shyampur at about 2:30am to arrest his accomplices and seize hidden firearms. | You should all have this memorized by now... |
When police along with Ripon reached Goshaibari, his cohorts opened fire, forcing the law enforcers to retaliate. | "Sergeant, those ruffians are firing at us. Would you be so kind as to return fire. Oh, and shoot the prisoner." |
Ripon received bullets during the "shootout" and died instantly, while his accomplices managed to flee. | Again, vanished into the night like they were never even there |
Police recovered a .22 bore revolver and three bullets from the scene. | A .22 revolver? Wow, that budget increase must have come through. |
They later sent the body to Salimullah Medical College and Hospital morgue for autopsy. |