Journalists assaulted for ‘reporting gang rape’ of RMG worker

Dhaka, July 09 – The authorities of Denim Processing Plant Lt on Thursday allegedly assaulted two journalists for reporting the rape of a garment worker in Belasahar area of Chandina Upazila.
The journalists were identified as Md Abdul Baten and Md Jakir Hossain, local correspondents of Daily Jugantor and Jaijaidin. A team of 12 people led by Denim Processing Plant owner’s cousin launched the attack at 7:45 am while they were going to Jakir’s house.
The attackers also snatched away their phones and camera, said Abdul Baten.
Being contacted, garment’s Director Md Alamgir Hossain said the journalists published a fake report of rape to tarnish the image of the factory.
Officer-in-Charge of Chandina Police Station Md Abul Faisal said the attack on the journalists was confirmed through a CCTV footage. Legal action will be taken against the attackers, he said.
On July 6, an RMG worker was gang-raped while she was returning from her workplace at 9 pm, he said adding that they also arrested three accused over the matter, the OC said. – UNB