A 46-year-old female Union Parishad member was allegedly gang-raped and killed by pouring poison in her mouth in Narail, Bangladesh.
- The victim’s son claimed a ransom of Tk 2 lakh was demanded after recording a video of the rape.
- The victim died at Jessore General Hospital on Friday morning while undergoing treatment.
- She was a reserved elected member of a union in Narail Sadar.
- The victim’s son alleged that Rajibul and others raped her on Wednesday afternoon and demanded Tk 2 lakh.
- The police are investigating the incident, and the Officer-in-Charge stated that legal action will be taken if the allegations are true.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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