Chittagong University student molestation suspect handed to police following student outcry
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A university student was subjected to sexual harassment at the Chittagong University railway station on Tuesday, prompting the arrest of a local shop employee by campus authorities and law enforcement. The incident occurred in the late afternoon as the student waited to board the 4:40 p.m. shuttle train destined for Chittagong city.
The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Md. Shahin Sheikh, a native of Narail district, worked at a food stall located within the station area. Following the altercation, the student alerted her peers, who subsequently apprehended the man and reported the incident to the university administration.
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University Proctor Hossain Shahid Sarwardi confirmed that the suspect was initially taken into custody by the campus security department. During questioning in the presence of university officials, the accused was held until he was handed over to the Chittagong Railway Police at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
The victim filed a formal complaint with the railway police late Tuesday night, leading to the official arrest of Sheikh. Proctor Sarwardi stated that the university administration is working closely with railway authorities to ensure a transparent investigation and to guarantee that the legal proceedings serve as a deterrent against future misconduct.
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Officer-in-Charge of the Chittagong Railway Police, Md. Nurul Huda, confirmed that a case has been registered and that the suspect is scheduled to be produced before a local court today.
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