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FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025
Couple held for brutally torturing domestic help

Bangladesh

TBS Report
04 July, 2021, 10:20 am
Last modified: 04 July, 2021, 02:55 pm

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Couple held for brutally torturing domestic help

12-year-old Sweety bears the signs of torture inflicted by the husband Md Tanvir Ahsan and wife Advocate Nahid.

TBS Report
04 July, 2021, 10:20 am
Last modified: 04 July, 2021, 02:55 pm
Couple held for brutally torturing domestic help

A couple has been arrested from Topakhana Road in the capital for brutally torturing their minor domestic help.

Twelve-year-old Sweety hailing from Nawabpur village in Mithamoin police station of Kishoreganj district, bears the signs of torture inflicted by the husband Md Tanvir Ahsan and wife Advocate Nahid.

A neighbour posted pictures of Sweety's injuries on social media which were brought to the attention of Bangladesh Police Media and Public Relations wing by a journalist.

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Police team lead by Shahbag police station Inspector (operations) Md Kamruzzaman, rescued the girl and arrested the couple on charges of torture just within hours on 3 July.

AIG Md Sohel Rana (Media and Public Relations) confirmed the matter in a press note.

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