Teacher held over rape of 7-year-old student

Police yesterday arrested a madrasa teacher in Gajaria upazila of Munshiganj over allegations of raping a seven-year-old student.

The accused, Noman Ahmed, 21, is from Muradnagar upazila of Cumilla. He worked as an assistant teacher at a madrasa in Char Baushia area.

Confirming the matter, Md Shahidul Islam, investigation officer of Gajaria Police Station, said they produced Noman before a court yesterday.

“He gave a confessional statement under Section 164 before the court, and was later sent to jail,” the officer added.

Noman was detained on the madrasa premises following a complaint lodged by the boy’s father.

Star

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