A suspected robber linked to the Moriklong robbery was killed in an overnight shootout with police in Nagaon district on Monday, May 25, 2026. The encounter occurred around midnight in the Barkandali area of Rongalur after a police team moved in on information about the suspected gang’s movements.
The deceased has been identified by police as Khairul Ali, also known as Moni, a resident of Thana Road in North Lakhimpur town. Police said Khairul was one of the principal accused in the Moriklong robbery and had been absconding since that incident.
According to law enforcement sources, Khairul arrived in Nagaon that night allegedly planning another robbery. Acting on specific intelligence about the group, a police party launched an operation in the Barkandali area, where they encountered the suspected gang.
Police allege the suspects opened fire at the officers when confronted. In the return fire, Khairul Ali was struck. He was immediately taken to Nagaon Medical College Hospital but was pronounced dead en route, officials said.
During the operation, police recovered a 7.65 mm pistol and two empty cartridges from the deceased. Authorities have stated that further investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Publish Date: 2026-05-26 09:33:00
