Two friends arrested for the rape of a school girl

Bogura police have arrested two young men in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old schoolgirl in Adamdighi. The accused were apprehended from the scene late on Sunday evening. The victim has since been sent to court for a medical examination and to record her statement.

According to the police, the victim is a fourth-grade student at Borakhira Government Primary School and hails from a Hindu family in the Adamdighi area. On the morning of 9 January, at approximately 11:30 am, she left home for a private tutoring session when one of the accused, Sajol Das alias Sanjoy (17), allegedly lured her to a house under the pretext of study. The second accused, Shipon Kumar Sarkar (20), was reportedly waiting inside, allegedly in a premeditated attempt to commit the crime.

The girl was reportedly taken to a room, her mouth bound, and allegedly raped in succession against her will. Following the assault, the perpetrators are said to have threatened her, warning that if she disclosed the incident to anyone, they would kill her and circulate previously taken photos on social media.

The girl’s mother filed a formal complaint at Adamdighi police station on Sunday, 18 January, leading to the immediate arrest of both suspects. Adamdighi Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ataur Rahman stated, “The victim and the accused have been sent to court for medical examinations and to record statements. Legal proceedings are being expedited.”

The incident has provoked widespread outrage in the local community. Experts have stressed the urgent need for stronger measures to safeguard children and ensure the security of school environments. Authorities are also investigating whether there were lapses in local safety protocols.

A concise summary of the incident and the accused is provided below:

This tragic case has once again highlighted the pressing need for child protection initiatives, heightened vigilance around schools, and swift legal action against perpetrators of sexual violence. Community leaders have called for immediate measures to restore trust and ensure the safety of children in the region.