BAGERHAT: Three forest robbers were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Katlar Khal area under Sarankhola range early Thursday.

Two of the deceased were identified as Saddam, 27, and Sohel, 25.

Sources said all were the members of local robber gang ‘Sagor-Soikat Bahini’ of Sarankhola.

Assistant Director Maksudul Alam of RAB Headquarters Media Wing confirmed the matter to banglanews.

The elite force also recovered huge arms from the spot, he added.

BDST: 1100 HRS, FEB 26, 2015/Update : 1121 HRS