[Dhaka Tribune] Six men, described as tiger poachers, were killed in a shootout with police at Mandarbaria canal in the Sundarbans yesterday.Ansar Sana, 55, Siddiq Sana, 45, Bappi Hossain, 20, Rafiqul Islam, 38, Majid Gazi, 35, and Mamun Gazi, 25, were from Dakshin Bedkashi area of Koyra. Five coppers were also shot.
Police recovered tiger fur, five firearms, seven rounds and eight bullet shells from the scene.