Second-Grade Student Raped in Sirajganj, Schoolboy Flees

Local Correspondent

While the nation mourns the tragic death of 8-year-old Ashiya, who was raped in Magura, another horrifying incident has come to light in Sirajganj’s Raiganj. A second-grade schoolgirl has been raped, leaving the community in shock.

The victim, a young girl, has been admitted to Sirajganj Shaheed M. Monsur Ali Medical College Hospital in critical condition.

Raiganj Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge (OC) Asaduzzaman confirmed the incident, stating that a schoolboy from Narua village in Raiganj Upazila lured the child and raped her on the morning of March 9, Sunday, around 10 AM. The family initially attempted to resolve the matter locally but failed. The accused schoolboy was later sent away by his family to an undisclosed location.

On Wednesday morning, March 13, after the incident came to light, police launched an investigation. Efforts are underway to arrest the accused schoolboy.

The OC added that the victim was admitted to Monsur Ali Medical College Hospital at around 1 AM on March 12, following police intervention. Regular updates on her condition are being monitored.

The victim’s father has filed a complaint at the police station, and raids are ongoing to apprehend the accused.

Dr. Ummay Rumana Lima, a gynecologist at Sirajganj Shaheed M. Monsur Ali Medical College Hospital, stated that preliminary findings indicate signs of rape. The child’s bleeding has been stopped, and further details will be available once the medical report is finalized.