Sirajganj man arrested for serial rape of 11-year-old schoolgirl

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Police in the Sirajganj district of Bangladesh have arrested a 40-year-old man accused of repeatedly raping an 11-year-old primary school student. The suspect, identified as Hanif Sheikh, was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon following a call to the national emergency service, 999.

According to a case filing reported by the local media, the incident occurred in a vacant corrugated iron shed located near the victim’s school in the Raiganj sub-district. The victim’s family alleged that the assault was not an isolated incident, claiming that Sheikh had repeatedly abused the child over a period of time. The girl reportedly remained silent about the ordeal due to death threats made by the suspect.

The abuse came to light after the victim’s mother noticed uncharacteristic behavior and physical health issues in her daughter. Upon questioning, the child disclosed the recurring sexual assault. Acting on this information, family members managed to trap the suspect and contacted emergency services, leading to his arrest by officers from the Salanga Police Station.

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Salanga Police Station Officer-in-Charge Aslam Ali confirmed that a formal case has been registered against the suspect. Authorities are currently facilitating medical treatment and forensic examinations for the victim as the investigation continues.