Imam arrested over alleged rape of 7-year-old girl in Kishoreganj
Police have arrested a man on charge of raping a seven-year-old girl in Kuliarchar upazila of Kishoreganj.
The arrestee was identified as Mahbubullah, 23, of Khalishapur village in Purbadhala upazila of Netrokona. Mahbubullah is the imam of Paschim Tarakandi Jame Mosque in Ramdi union of Kuliarchar, said Kuliarchar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Kazi Arif.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. According to police and local sources, Mahbubullah raped the girl this afternoon when she went to deliver food to him.
As the news spread, locals locked Mahbubullah in the mosque and informed the police. Upon receiving the information, a team from Kuliarchar Police Station went to the spot and arrested him.
Police said the victim has been rescued and sent to the hospital for physical examination and treatment.
The OC said they are investigating the incident.
“There will be no compromise under any kind of influence or pressure. Strict action will be taken according to the law through an impartial investigation,” he said.
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