A debauch named Abdus Sattar (50) of Chitalmari under Chitalmari Upazila
headquarters in the district was arrested when he tried to commit rape on a seven-year-old
girl, daughter of one businessman of Chitalmari bazar on Saturday.
It is learnt from the police and the victim’s guardians that at noon on the day the
girl went a local pond to take her bath there. At that time the debauch Sattar found her
alone, caught her and tried to commit rape on her forcibly.
On hearing her cries the neighbouring people rushed to the spot, caught him and
gave him a beating. Later he was handed over to the police.
It is learnt that the arrested Abdus Sattar hails from Gournadi in Barisal district.
In this connection a case was lodged with Chitalmari police station. –Our
Correspondent, Chitalmari
