Tortured woman groans in hospital

The woman, who was assaulted mercilessly allegedly by two union parishad (UP) members on Saturday, is still groaning in pain at Thakurgaon Sadar Hospital, doctors said yesterday.  

The victim is Tumpa Akhter, 22, wife of Sadequl Islam of Chilarang village under Chilarang Union Parishad in the upazila.

The housewife alleged that UP members Ashraful Islam, Nasirul Islam and former member Md Raza made an immoral proposal to her for having illicit relationships with them.

As she rejected their proposal, they planned to trap her, she said.

When Tumpa was returning home along with her husband and minor child, Ashraful intercepted their rickshaw near their house and forced her to go with him. As her husband tried to stop him, Ashraful beat him up and took Tumpa to his house, where the trio beat her mercilessly.

Later, locals sent her to Thakurgaon Sadar Hospital, where she is undergoing treatment.

Dr Zillur Rahman, consultant of orthopedic department of the hospital, said injuries found on different parts of the body of the housewife show that she was punched and beaten with sticks.  

Tumpa's father Hamidul Islam said the UP members beat his daughter without any reason, adding that he wanted justice. 

Mahila Parishad leader Suchorita Dev said the UP members have no right to beat a woman even after conducting an arbitration. She said they wanted stern action against the culprits.   

Refuting the allegation, Ashraful said he just rebuked Tumpa for her illicit acts.

Police said a complaint was lodged yesterday in this regard.