An operative of outlawed Gono Mukti Fouz was killed in a 'shootout' between their cohorts and the police in Shailkupa upazila of Jhenidah earlyyesterday.

The deceased was identified as Nasirul Islam alias Shuknal, 45, son of Nurul Islam alias Nuru Dakat of Bogra village in Shailkupa. He was accused in 10 cases, including four for murder, police said.

Anwar Hossain, officer-in-charge of Shailkupa Police Station said his team cordoned off a field at Komol Nagar village at about 3:00am when the gang was holding a clandestine meeting there.

Sensing presence of the law enforcers, the outlaws fired shots, prompting the police to retaliate which triggered a gunfight.

Shuknal got killed while his accomplices managed to flee. The law enforcers found his body near a bridge in the village.

The body was sent to Jhenidah Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy. Police recovered one shutter gun, one shotgun and four rounds of bullets from the spot.

Shuknal was leading the group which was involved in various anti-social activities including robbery and murder, all over Jhenidah and Magura districts for a long time, said Hossain.

A case has been filed in this connection.