KHULNA: Forest robber gang 'Al-Amin Bahini' leader Al-Amin, 28, was killed and three cops were injured in a "gunfight" at around 10:15pm at Jhopjhopia Char in Koyra Upazila in Sundarban.

Police has recovered 3 2.2 bore rifles, a foreign made pistol, 2 locally made pistols, one air gun and 141 rounds of bullets from the site.

 Khulna District police officer-in-charge TM Rukonuzzaman told banglanews that police arrested Al-Amin from Chandkhali area of Koyra Upazila Sunday morning. Receiving information from him, police took him for a drive to recover arms at Jhopjhopia Char around 10:00pm.

The members of 'Al-Amin Bahini' opened fire on police as they reached there. Al-Amin was caught in the line of fire as police retaliated with gunfire that triggered a gunfight.

Rokonuzzaman said later, police recovered bullet-wound body of Al Amin from the spot.

There are over five cases against Al-Amin with different thanas, the OC added.
 
BDST: 0947 HRS, MAR 30, 2015