at Laxmibazar in Old Dhaka last night, Rab officials said.Rab identified the second victim as Kalu, aged around 37.
A team of the elite force set up a check post at Laxmibazar of Sutrapur around 11:45pm yesterday following intelligence that "Dakat" Shahid and his gang might be in the area, Rab's Legal and Media Wing Director Commander M Sohail told The Daily Star.
Soon after, members of Rab saw three
cycle of violences speeding towards the check post. The Rab team signalled the bikers to stop, but they sped away, Sohail said over the phone around 1:30am today from the spot.However,
the hip bone's connected to the leg bone...
Rab personnel chased the bikes and managed to catch Shahid and Kalu from behind.
The duo then fell on the road, still trying to run away, added Sohail.
The "criminals" opened fire as the Rab members approached them, prompting the force to fire back. The two died instantly, he said.
Rab recovered two pistols from the spot, said the top official.
Shahid was accused in 18 cases, including six for murder, according to Rab. Also, more than 100 general diaries were filed against him with different cop shoppes in the capital.
Apparently relieved at Shahid's death, locals in Laxmibazar brought out a procession.
Rab sources said Shahid came to old Dhaka from abroad a few days ago.
Dakat Shahid's gang, which operates in the old city and in Keraniganj across the Buriganga river, is one of the largest in the capital. Over the last few years, his gang was allegedly involved in many killings and extortions.
His gang was also infamous for land grabbing. Shahid had long been absconding and was suspected to have been leading his group from India, police sources said.