Man arrested over rape in Chandpur

Police yesterday arrested a Jubo League activist in a case filed over raping a woman in Faridganj upazila of Chandpur.

The accused rapist Abul Kashem Gazi (30) was sent to jail after he was produced before a court today, said Md Shahin Hossain, officer-in-charge of Faridganj Police Station.

The victim herself filed an abduction and a rape case at the police station last night, said the OC.

The victim, wife of an expatriate worker, got acquainted with the accused rapist a month ago and met in person. Yesterday, they met once again. Abul Kashem then took the victim to a place and raped her, according to the case statement, reports our Chandpur correspondent.

"If he (Abul Kashem) is accused, legal action should be taken against him," said Paikpara Union Awami League President Abu Sufian.