Suspected child rapist shot dead in Chattogram

A suspected child rapist has been killed during a “gunfight” with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram. Abdul Hakim, alias Mintu, 30, died in the incident that took place Tuesday. RAB 7 conducted a drive in the area based on intelligence to arrest Mintu and his accomplices. Sensing the presence of the elite force, the criminals opened fire. RAB officials retaliated by returning fire. Later, Mintu was pronounced dead at Pekua Upazila Health Complex. Two RAB members sustained injuries during the “gunfight” and received primary treatment. RAB recovered a one-shooter gun and five rounds of bullet from the scene. Mimtanur Rahman, senior assistant director (media) of RAB said: “Mintu allegedly raped a third grader girl when she went to a paddy field for cutting grass at Shekherkhil Union under Banshkhali upazila on April 18.” Locals rescued the ten-year-old girl and rushed her to Banshkhali Upazila Health Complex. As her condition deteriorated, she was shifted to Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH). The girl is now undergoing treatment at the One Stop Crisis Centre at the CMCH. Mostafa Ali, father of the girl, lodged a rape case with Banshkhali police station against Abdul Hakim on April 20.