Sholakia attacker Shafiul, another killed in ‘gunfight’
Shafiul Islam, who was caught at the attack scene near Sholakia Eidgah, and his associate 'militant' were killed in a 'gunfight' with Rapid Action Battalion members at Nandail of Mymensingh tonight.
One of them has been identified as Sholakia attacker Shafiul Islam alias Saiful Islam, 22, and the identity of the other could not be known immediately, Ataur Rahman, Officer in Charge of Nandail Police Station, Told the Daily Star.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Lt Col Shariful Islam, Commanding Officer of Rab-14, said three Rab members were also injured in the "gunfight" and two motorcycles, arms and bullets were recovered from the spot.
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Rab claimed the gun battle took place while militants were trying to snatch away Shafiul on way to Kishoregang to hand him over to police.
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