Youth held over rape of 13-yr-old girl
Police yesterday arrested a youth over the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Palash upazila in Narsingdi.
The arrestee, Ashik Dewan Shanto, 18, is from Shibpur upazila, said Md Monir Hossain, officer-in-charge of Palash Police Station.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The victim, a seventh grader, is a resident of Narsingdi Sadar upazila. According to police, she met the accused via TikTok and was reportedly in a relationship with him.
According to a complaint lodged by the victim's family, Ashik and one of his friends had taken the victim to Palash upazila on Friday, where they allegedly raped her.
Later, Ashik took her to a hospital at night as she fell ill.
On information, police went to the hospital, arrested Ashik, and handed him over to Palash Police Station, said the OC.
Police are trying to arrest his friend.
"The girl is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital. We will visit the spot and take necessary legal action," The OC said.
He also said filing of a case in this connection is underway.
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