Six bandits die in shootout with Bangladesh police

DHAKA, May 10 (Reuters) 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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