A nine-year-old girl was raped in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and suffered severe physical injuries, including damage to her bowel and menstrual tract.
- The girl underwent surgery at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors created a separate passage for feces to be taken out.
- The girl’s family reported the incident to the police, and an investigation is ongoing.
- The girl’s father, a rickshaw driver, is struggling to provide for his family during this crisis.
- The girl’s mother expressed concern for her daughter’s long-term physical and mental well-being.
- Doctors stated that the girl may suffer from mental trauma for the rest of her life.
- A similar case from 2016 is mentioned, where a five-year-old girl was raped and required multiple surgeries and ongoing use of diapers.
- The mother of the 2016 victim expressed frustration with the lack of support and justice for rape survivors.
- Police are working to identify and arrest the accused in the nine-year-old girl’s case.
News Source: Prothom Alo
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