4-year-old raped in Habiganj

A four-year-old child was reportedly raped in Daulatpur village of Baniachong upazila, Habiganj, on Thursday.

The child was admitted to Habiganj Sadar Hospital for treatment.

The accused Sajid Miah, 20, of Daulatpur village in the upazila, remains absconding since he raped the child in the evening.

According to locals, Sajib raped the child finding her alone inside her house in Pashchim Nalla village of the upazila. Hearing the child screaming, they came to the scene and rescued the rape survivor. However, accused Sajid managed to flee the scene.

Dr Ishtiaq, doctor at the Emergency Department of Habiganj Sadar Hospital, said: “The child was brought here after 2am on Friday. She has been admitted after primary treatment.”

Meanwhile the rape survivor’s mother said : “Sajid has raped my child. I want justice and demand punishment of the rapist so no child is raped in the future.”

Regarding the matter, Baniachong police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Emran Hossain, said: “I have heard that a child has been raped. We will take necessary action if any complaint is filed in this regard.”