4 ‘pirates’ killed in Sundarbans ‘gunfight’

Four alleged members of a pirate gang, including its ringleader, were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Bangladesh Coast Guard in the Sundarbans.

The ‘gunfight’ took place in the Sundarbans (East range) at Shukpara in Sharankhola upazila of Bagerhat on Thursday morning, RAB said.

The deceased were identified as Monir, 35, chief of one Noyon Bahini, and his three associates Enam, Hassan and Gias.

Confirming the matter, Lieutenant Colonel Faridul Alam, commanding officer of RAB-8, said a total of 18 firearms, 450 rounds of bullet and some sharp weapons were also recovered from the spot.