Noakhali gang-rape: Cases transferred to Police Bureau of Investigation

The two cases filed in connection with the torture and the gang-rape of a woman in Begumganj upazila of Noakhali have been transferred to Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) for further enquiry.

As per the directive of police headquarters, the cases were handed over to the Mizanur Rahman Munshi, superintendent of Noakhali PBI last night, said M Alamgir Hossain, superintendent of Noakhali police, earlier today.

PBI SP Mizanur Rahman told our Noakhali correspondent that of the two cases, PBI inspector Mamunur Rashid Patwary will investigate the case filed under the Women and Children Repression (Prevention) Act while another PBI inspector Mostafizur Rahman will investigate the case filed under the Pornography Control Act.

Meanwhile, a team of PBI visited the spot this morning and talked to the victim, her family members and neighbours, said the PBI SP, adding that the rest of the accused will be arrested soon.

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