Meherpur, June 29 -- An alleged criminal was killed in a 'gunfight' between two groups of criminals at Kosba-Kocuikhali area in Gangni upazila here early Saturday.

The deceased was identified as Monirul Islam, 30.

Gangni Police Station Officer-in-Charge Obaidur Rahman said on information that two criminal gangs were exchanging gunfire, police rushed to the spot and found bullet-hit Monirul lying on the ground.

He was taken to Gangni Upazila Health Complex where doctors declared him dead.

Monirul was wanted in a number of cases, the OC added.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of Bangladesh....