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Youth arrested over raping street child in Dhaka

Crime 2025-01-16, 3:00pm

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Dhaka,16 Jan – Police have arrested a 19-year-old youth over raping a 10-year-old flower seller under the Shahbagh metro rail station in the capital.

Ramna Police Station Inspector (Investigation) Md Tarekul Islam said the youth, named Raihan, was arrested on Wednesday night.

Hearing screams, passersby came forward and detained the youth, he said.

The girl was rescued with serious injuries and admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

The girl lives with his grandmother in Shahbagh area and sells flowers.

A case will be filed, added the OC.