Gunfight in Sundarban, killed 2 Pirates

Published: 28 December 2015, 06:29 AM
Gunfight in Sundarban, killed 2 Pirates

At least two pirates were killed in gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-8 at Chambolbunia Khal area under Chadpai range in Sundarban on Monday morning.

The deceased’s were identified as Kashem alias Akash, 40, chief of `Akash Babu Bahini` and deputy chief Farid Mirza, 45.

A total of 17 home-foreign made arms and 450 bullets were recovered from their possession after the gunfight.

Operation officer of RAB-8 Major Adnan ensured the matter to journalist.

Adnan said, recovered arms and pirate’s body will be handed with Mongla Thana in Bagerhat.