2 teens among 3 arrested over gang rape of minor girl in Ashulia
The three, Suman Sheikh, 22, and two 16-year-old boys, were shown arrested and sent to court
Police have arrested three persons, including two teenagers, in connection with a case filed over the gang rape of a 16-year-old girl in the Ashulia area of Savar.
Law enforcement officials conducted drives across various areas of Ashulia today (21 June) and arrested Suman Sheikh, 22, and two 16-year-old boys.
Quoting the victim, Ashulia police said Suman was in a romantic relationship with the teenage girl. Yesterday afternoon, he called the girl to his residence.
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After she arrived at the house, Suman and four others allegedly took turns raping her.
Upon learning of the ordeal from the victim, locals informed the police, who subsequently launched an overnight drive in the area and detained the three suspects.
Ashulia Police Station Inspector Md Azgor Hossain said the girl filed a rape case in the early hours of today, naming four individuals.
The three were shown arrested in the case and sent to court, he said, adding that efforts are underway to arrest the remaining absconding accused.
