Man killed in ‘crossfire’ with RAB at N'ganj

A man was killed in a ‘crossfire’ with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Chonpara in Roopganj of Narayanganj, according to a top official of the force.

The man, Shaheen Miah alias City Shaheen, 35, had 23 cases against him and was wanted for murder, said Rab-1 Commanding Officer Lt Col Abdullah Al Momen.

He said 45 grams of heroin, a pistol and three rounds of bullet were also recovered from the place of occurence.

Lt Col Abdullah Al Momen claimed that Shahin was an identified drug trader. RAB has been trying for a long time to arrest him.

"Acting on a tip, we have learned that Shahin was staying at Chonapara Slum. On the basis of the information, a raid was conducted early in the afternoon to nab him. However, sensing the arrival of RAB, 'City Shahin' and his 10-12 followers being equipped with arms opened fire on RAB.

"RAB also replied opening fire for self-defence. At that time, Shahin received bullet injury on his leg. Later, he was rushed to Mughda General Hospital at about 4:20pm where the doctors pronounced him dead.

There are as many as 23 cases including two murder cases, three attempts to murder cases, drug, represseion on women and children, attack on police, sexual harassment and arms cases pending against 'City' Shahin with different police stations.