Two FIR-listed accused in the murder case of Cumilla ward councillor Syed Mohammad Sohel were reportedly killed in a shootout with police members at Sadar upazila in the district early Tuesday.
The deceased were Md Sabbir Hossain, number 3 accused in the case and Sajon, the number 5 accused.
DB of police said, on secret information that the accused were staying at Sangrail and Nobogram, a team from Kotwali Model Police Station and DB conducted a drive at about 1am.
When the team reached at Beribandh area of the Gomoti River, the criminals opened fire on the police members. For self-defence, the law enforcement agencies also fired back.