Seven people, including a local Jubo Dal leader, were sued yesterday for raping two women in Nangalkot upazila of Cumilla.

Nangalkot Police Station registered the case after initial investigations, said Officer-in-Charge (OC) AK Fazlul Haque.

According to police and local sources, the incident occurred on January 9 at a sawmill in the Sebakhola area of Nurpur village under Nangalkot upazila.

The two victims filed a complaint at the police station on January 12.

The two main accused are local Jubo Dal leader Md Mohsin, son of Ranju Mia of Bangadda union, and Khokon Mia, owner of the sawmill. A total of seven individuals have been named in the case.

One of the victims alleged that around 10 to 12 people, including Mohsin and Khokon, were involved in the gang rape.

"They first took us out on an autorickshaw. As we were wandering around, we suspected their ill intentions. When we tried to escape, they forcibly took us to a room at the sawmill and raped us. They beat us, recorded videos, and threatened to kill us if we screamed for help. We were confined from midnight till 4:00am."

She added that the accused later released them and threatened to kill them if they spoke to the police. They had an autorickshaw drop them off at Chauddagram Bazar.

Contacted, sawmill owner Khokon Mia said, "I was not involved in this matter. Mohsin and others brought the girls."

Mohsin's father, Ranju Mia, claimed that his son was being framed. "A group is conspiring against my son. He is innocent."

Nangalkot upazila Jubo Dal convener Monirul Islam said, "I have not heard about this incident. If anyone is found guilty, they should face punishment."

OC Fazlul Haque said both victims are in police custody.

"We have completed their medical examinations and recorded their statements."

No arrests have been made in connection with the case yet.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer Al Amin Sarker said, "We have asked the police to take necessary action if the allegations are found to be true."