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Bangladesh
'Mugger' killed in 'shootout,' now 'dead'
2010-11-24
[Bangla Daily Star] An alleged mugger
Alleged? Dear me, how the standard text has changed.
was killed in a 'shootout' between his cohorts and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) personnel at Ashulia in Savar early yesterday.

Rab personnel also recovered a pistol and five bullets from the spot.
Nor yet "rounds of bullet". One hopes this is merely a regional variation that will not spread.
The identity of the dear departed could not be known immediately, said Rab sources.

A Rab-4 official said a Rab patrol team in Bishmile area on Dhaka-Aricha highway intervened in the middle of a mugging incident hearing the cry for help while a gang of muggers was looting a rickshaw passenger around 1:20am.
So what's it gonna be tonight, sarge?
Ummmmmmm...let's go with "rickshaw mugging".
Should I "cry for help"?
Sure, why not...

Sensing danger, the criminals opened fire on the elite force, which forced the Rab-4 personnel to retaliate, triggering a 'shootout', the official said.
Danger Sensing: Malfunction...Malfunction...Malfunction...
At one stage, the muggers, except one who was bullet hit, managed to flee the scene,
... as though they had never been...
he added.
Damn! They're like the wind, sarge!
They always are, Mahmoud...

Later, the Rab personnel caught the alleged one with the above-mentioned pistol with bullets.
Well, it looks like the alleged one has taken his last rickshaw ride...
He was rushed to a nearby health complex where on duty doctors declared him dead, said the official.
Pick up or delivery, sargeant?
Very funny, doc.
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#3  He's dead Jim.
Posted by: bigjim-CA   2010-11-24 20:44  

#2  Rickshaws are probably seen as where the money is, since those who hire rickshaws can afford a little luxury.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2010-11-24 18:17  

#1  "Ow! I've been bullet hit!"
Posted by: Grenter, Protector of the Geats   2010-11-24 09:41  

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