JHENAIDAH: A terrorist was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in the Sadar upazila of the district early Tuesday.

The deceased was identified as Rafiqul Islam Tareq, 31, son of one Jalil Uddin, hailed from Bishoykhali village of the sadar upazila.

RAB-6 Jhenaidah camp commander Squadron Leader Niaz Mohammad Faisal told banglanews that they detained Rafiqul from his residence on Monday night.

Later, they went to Tutlia village to recover arms following Rafiqul’s information where his aides opened gun fire to the RAB personnel at around 4:30am.

“RAB personnel also opened fire for self defence. During the time, Rafiqul was killed in crossfire while trying to flee the spot,” he added.

We recovered two 9MM pistols, a shooter gun, two locally made pistols, six petrol bombs and 10 rounds of bullet from the spot, he added.

BDST: 0937 HRS, FEB 17, 2015