A 22-year-old housewife was brutally tortured, raped, and chained in her home in Nangalkot, Comilla, while her husband was away working in Dhaka.
– The incident occurred on Thursday at midnight, and a case was registered on Friday night after the victim filed a written complaint.
– Two people, including the main accused Md. Imam Hossain (24), have been named in the case, and an unidentified person wearing a mask is also accused of rape.
– Imam Hossain was arrested on Friday night and sent to jail, while the other accused, Zahidullah, remains at large.
– The victim’s family is outraged that the masked rapist has not been identified or arrested yet.
– Local residents took pictures and videos of the victim after she was found lying naked on the floor, which were later spread on social media, further traumatizing the victim.
– The victim and her husband demand exemplary punishment for the accused and immediate arrest of the remaining suspects.
– A five-day remand application has been filed in court for questioning Imam Hossain, who the victim believes can reveal more information about the incident.
Report Date: 20 April 2025
Source: Prothom Alo
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