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Six bandits die in shootout with Bangladesh police
10 May 2007 04:58:29 GMT
Source: Reuters
DHAKA, May 10 (Reuters) - At least six bandits were shot dead in a battle with police in southern Bangladesh on Thursday, 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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