CHITTAGONG (MIRSHARAI): An Ansar member was killed as a train knocked him down in Mirsharai upazila of the district early Tuesday.

The deceased was identified as Abu Bakkar, 45, a resident of Uttar Wahedpur area of the upazila.

Sub-Inspector of Mirsharai Thana Mohammad Wali told banglanews that some other Ansar members found the body of Abu Bakkar while checking rail lines at Fakirhat area of the upazila.

On information, the body was recovered and handed over to Chittagong GRP (Government Railway Police) Thana.

Sitakundu Railway Police Outpost In-Charge Arabinda Das told banglanews that shuttle train might hit on duty Abu Bakkar, leaving him dead on the spot.

BDST: 1144 HRS, FEB 17, 2015