Elderly Man Arrested for Attempted Rape of 15-Month-Old Baby in Puthia

Staff Reporter

In Puthia, Rajshahi, an elderly man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a 15-month-old baby.

The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, March 17, in Madhukhali village of Jiupara Union in Puthia Upazila. The arrested individual is Abdur Rashid (60), son of late Saimuddin from Madhukhali village.

According to police and local sources, Abdur Rashid, a neighbor of the baby, took the child to his house under the pretext of showing affection. Once inside, he allegedly attempted to rape the baby.

When the baby started crying, locals rushed to the scene and confined Rashid in a nearby house before informing the police. Police quickly arrived and arrested the suspect.

Meanwhile, the baby’s father filed a case against Abdur Rashid on charges of attempted rape. Police have found preliminary evidence of the attempted rape.

Puthia Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Kabir Hossain said, *”Preliminary investigation has revealed evidence of attempted rape. The baby is currently undergoing medical treatment. We have arrested the accused, Abdur Rashid.”*