Dhaka, June 27 -- Three people, including two suspected drug dealers, were killed and another was injured in separate incidents in Rupsa and Harintana areas of Khulna on Thursday night.

The deceased were identified as suspected drug smugglers Sabbir, Saddam and sand trader Bablu Dutta.

The bullet-hit Miraz fled from a private hospital after receiving first-aid, reports UNB.

Locals said there had long been a dispute between drug dealers Sohag and Ashique groups in the Rajapur area under Rupsa Police Station of Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP).

Around 10:30pm on Thursday, Sabbir, Miraz and Saddam went to the house of Sohag in Rajapur area.

On information, a group of 10 to 12 people led by one Sazzad Hossain of the Ashique group swooped...