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| Kalapara rape accused held | |
| 2009-10-23 | |
| Kalapara police on Wednesday night arrested the shopkeeper of Dholirbazar who reportedly raped a 13-year-old girl but was later handed down a mere punishment at village arbitration arranged by a local public representative to ensure the culprit's escape. A police team led by Sub-Inspector Matiur Rahman visited the village Wednesday evening and later arrested the alleged rapist, Hanif Mollah, 30. Hanif reportedly raped the teenager, daughter of Khalil Mian of West Chaplee village, when the girl came to his shop to buy goods on Sunday night. When contacted Ishaq Ali, officer-in-charge (OC) of Kalapara police station said, "The victim has been sent to the Judicial Magistrate's Court to record her statement under section 164 yesterday." Hanif too has been sent to the court, he added. Marium Begum, mother of the victim, filed a case with Kalapara Police Station Wednesday night accusing six to seven persons including Hanif Mollah and Union Parishad member Anwar Hossain in this connection. Anwar Hossain arranged the arbitration on Monday in presence of over 200 people where Hanif was handed down a fine of Tk 5,000 in addition to whipping 50 times.
Another case has been filed with Galachipa Police Station in connection with a separate rape incident there. A 12-year-old girl was gang-raped Tuesday night in the town when the victim was going to her uncle's house. Kabir Hossain, the victim's elder brother filed the case on Wednesday night accusing Liton, Manik, Yusuf and Mizanur Rahman. Liton, who was caught earlier by the locals and handed over to police, has been sent to the Upazila Judicial Magistrate's Court yesterday. When contacted MA Khaleq, OC of Galachipa Police Station said, "We are investigating the incident and shall take lawful steps against the culprits if they are found guilty." The victim is undergoing treatment in a critical condition at Patuakhali General Hospital, sources from the hospital said | |
| Posted by:Fred |