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Death row convict killed in Joypurhat ‘gunfight’

A death row convict was killed in an alleged gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Joypurhat.The incident took place at Dadra-Jointigram area of Joypurhat sadar upazila early Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Shafin, son of Nazrul Islam, of Notun Hat-Dewan Para area of Joypurhat.Major Hasan Arafat, Joypurhat Camp Commander of RAB-5, said, Shafin who was the death row convict and also accused in six murder cases, was runaway from a long.He said, Shafin along with his cohorts preplanned to commit terrorist activities at Dadra-Jointigram area. Acting on a tip off, RAB members rushed to the spot. Sensing presence of them, Shafin and his cohorts opened fire on RAB members.     At that time, Shafin came under attack and killed on the spot. At that time, three round bullets and a foring made pistol were recovered from the spot.