6 bandits die in shootout with Bangladesh police

Thursday, May 10, 2007, 12:00 [IST]

Dhaka, May 10: At least six bandits were shot dead in a battle with police in southern Bangladesh today, police said.

Six policemen were also wounded in the three-hour shootout near Barisal town, 300 km (190 miles) south of the capital, Dhaka.

''Two revolvers ... ammunition and a number of sharp weapons were recovered from the spot,'' said senior police officer Aminul Islam.

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