 | In which the reporter valiantly tries to stay awake whilst retyping the RAB's tattered crossfire press release...also, his 'quotes' key seems to have 'jammed'. |
A listed criminal of Sutrapur was killed in 'crossfire during a shootout' between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and his associates in Old Dhaka yesterday. RAB said they arrested Jasim on Dolphin Lane in Lake Circus in Kalabagan on Tuesday night. He was accused of 20 criminal offences including two murders, drug smuggling and possessing explosives."The drug lord disclosed all about his drug trade and criminal activities. He also gave information about his unregistered firearms and a den of his associates at Dhupkhola," says a RAB press release.The RAB-3 took Jasim to the area "to arrest his associates and seize firearms" around 3:00am.| Oomph. Now where was I? Right, right. Confession, then long walk / short pier in the wee hours, then |
"As the RAB team reached Dhupkhola playground at 3:20am, criminals opened indiscriminate fire on the elite force, prompting RAB men to retaliate," the press release adds.| OK, catching up now. Cadre sprays and prays, RAB shoots back, which means it's time for |
Jasim was bullet-hit when he made an attempt to escape, but his associates fled the scene after a 20-minute 'gunfight'.| What's with this quotes key? It seems to be stuck. Oh well, one of my four layers of editors will catch it. Almost done now. |
RAB men took him to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital where doctors declared him dead.| Criminy, I'm sleepy again. At least the dead guys get some rest. |
The press release claims RAB recovered a .32 bore revolver, a 7.65 bore pistol, seven bullets, four bottles of phensidyl.| Done. Hit send button, get my coat, they never told us about this in j-school. |
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