 - A notorious robber of the Sundarbans was killed in an encounter between members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and his accomplices at West Bisharighata under Morrelganj Police Station of Bagerhat district early yesterday.
| And Bagerhat's a better place for it... |
- Acting on a tip-off, a team of Rab-6 arrested Mujibur Aratdar, 50, also an illegal arms trader, at Tafalbari Bazar under Swarankhola upazila of the district on Thursday night.
| "Stick 'em up! Yer goin' downtown, Mujibur!" |
- On his confessional statement, the Rab men along with Mujibur set out for Bisharighata at about 2:40am to arrest his cohorts and recover illegal firearms.
"Wake up, Mujibur! We're goin' to Bisharighata!"
"Where? Hey! It's the middle of the night! What time is it?" |
- When they reached there, Mujibur's accomplices opened fire on the law enforcers, prompting them to retaliate.
"It's the RAB! Open fire, men!"
"Who said that? I don't see anyone!" |
- According to Rab, Mujibur received bullets during the shootout and died instantly.
| "Who're you shooting at? I don't... Aaaaaiiiieeee!... Rosebud!" |
- One home-made gun, five live cartridges and one used bullet shell were recovered from the spot.
| "Put 'em back in the plastic bag, Sergeant Mahmoud!" |
- Rab said Mujibar was wanted in several criminal cases, including two for murder, recorded with Swarankhola Police Station.
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