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Hindu Woman in Bangladesh Allegedly Raped Twice, Forced to Flee Village
In Bangladesh, a Hindu woman says she was attacked and hurt badly, not just once but two times, in her own home by two men.
The men allegedly threatened her and her family, even saying they would share a video of the attack.
Because she was so scared, she didn't tell the police right away.
After the second attack, she did tell the police, and two men were arrested, but one was let out of jail quickly.
Now, the woman and her family have had to leave their village because they are afraid of the man who is out of jail and because they feel unwelcome for being Hindu.
Her son wishes the attackers would get the harshest punishment.
A Hindu woman in Bangladesh alleges she was raped and tortured twice in her home by Saiful Islam and Mohammed Imran.
The first incident reportedly occurred on October 23, and the second on October 29, during which the victim was allegedly tied up.
A video of the crime was allegedly recorded by the brother of one of the accused, who then threatened to post it online.
Following a police complaint on November 1, two accused were arrested, but one, Imran, was released on bail on November 5.
The victim and her family have fled their village due to fear and threats from the accused, including pressure to withdraw the case, and alleged discrimination based on their religion.
- Who
- A 38-year-old Hindu woman, her family, and two accused men, Saiful Islam and Mohammed Imran (Imran's brother Imraj also implicated).
- What
- A Hindu woman alleges she was raped and tortured twice, with the incidents allegedly recorded. She and her family have fled their village due to threats, including threats to withdraw the police case.
- Where
- Amtali Upazila, Barguna district, Bangladesh.
- When
- The alleged rapes occurred on October 23 and October 29. A police complaint was filed on November 1, and one accused was bailed on November 5.
- Why
- The victim alleges she was targeted for rape and torture. Her family claims they were told to leave the village because they are Hindu, and threats were made to coerce them into withdrawing the police case.
Victim and Family's Account
Accused's Actions
Allegations of Rape and Torture
Victim and Family's Account
A 38-year-old Hindu woman alleges she was raped and tortured twice by Saiful Islam and Mohammed Imran in her home. The first incident occurred on October 23, and the second on October 29, during which her hands and feet were tied.
Accused's Actions
Saiful Islam and Mohammed Imran are accused of raping and torturing the woman. One of the accused, Imran, managed to secure bail shortly after his arrest.
Threats and Coercion
Victim and Family's Account
The victim and her family fled their village due to fear and threats, including threats to kill the victim and post a 'rape video' online. The accused's family also allegedly told them to leave the village because they are Hindu. Imran, after being granted bail, is reportedly threatening the victim's family to withdraw the police case.
Accused's Actions
The crime was allegedly recorded on a mobile phone by Imran’s younger brother, Imraj. Imran reportedly used these threats to prevent the victim from reporting the incident to the police.
Key facts
- Location
- Amtali Upazila, Barguna district, Bangladesh
- Victim's Age
- 38
- Date of First Alleged Rape
- October 23
- Date of Second Alleged Rape
- October 29
- Date of Police Complaint
- November 1
- Arrested Accused
- Imran and Imraj
- Accused Granted Bail
- Imran (November 5)
Quotes
victim's husband
The husband of the victim, describing the current situation.
“the accused’s family have told them to leave the village as they are Hindus.”
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“It is scary to stay at home with two children.”
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victim's teenage son
The teenage son of the victim, narrating the ordeal.
“I am in a state of panic. I want the death penalty for those who committed this heinous crime against my mother.”
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Sources
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