Bogra Correspondent – A young woman was allegedly gang-raped after drinking and hanging out with friends in Bogra. Police have already arrested three individuals in connection with the incident.
The arrestees have been identified as Kawsar, 19, of Phulbari Dakshin Hajipara area; Badhon, 19, of Phulbari Dakshinpara; and Rocky, 19, of Uttar Katnarpara under Bogra Sadar Upazila.
Ibrahim Ali, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Bogra Sadar Police Station, confirmed the matter on Monday morning.
According to police and the case statement, the victim had a prior friendship with the accused. Around 8:00 PM on Sunday, the woman went to a shop named ‘Luck Zone’ on the 7th floor of the Police Plaza in the city, where Kawsar, Badhon, Sadik, and another individual were already present.
At one point during the hangout, they planned to consume alcohol and collected it from a hotel in the city around 9:30 PM.
Later, at around 10:15 PM, they all went to an under-construction building in the Shmashanghat area adjacent to the Phulbari Dakshinpara Eidgah field. Another youth named Rocky joined them there.
The victim alleged that the accused gang-raped her consecutively while drinking at the under-construction building. Following the assault, late at night, Badhon attempted to move her away from the scene.
Taking advantage of the situation, the young woman started screaming for help, drawing the attention of local residents.
Hearing her screams, Badhon panicked and fled the scene, leaving her behind. Discovered by the locals, the Phulbari Police Outpost was informed.
Police personnel rushed to the spot, rescued the victim, and arranged for her hospital admission that night.
OC Ibrahim Ali stated that a regular case has been filed based on the victim’s written complaint.
Three accused have already been arrested, and police drives are underway to apprehend the remaining absconding suspect named in the case.