1 shot dead by robbers

Sunday, August 15, 2010

A man was shot dead and another injured while chasing armed bandits at Bawalia village in Monohordi upazila of Narsingdi early yesterday.

The deceased was identified as Haroon Miah, 24, son of Phool Miah of the village.

Rais Miah, 24, who received a bullet in his foot, was admitted to Monohordi Upazila Health Complex.

Kutubur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Monohordi Police Station, said a gang of eight to ten robbers forced into the house of Ramzan Ali at about 2:00am and looted cash and gold ornaments at gunpoint.

When they were leaving with the booty, the family members raised a hue and cry which brought villagers to the spot, led by Haroon and Rais. As the locals chased the robbers, the gang shot at them killing Haroon on the spot and injuring Rais.

The robbers, however, managed to flee the scene.

The body of Haroon was sent to Narsingdi Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy.

A case was lodged with Monohordi Police Station in this connection.