A man was detained by locals who accused him of attempting to rape a 4-year-old child. Before handing him over to the police in Savar, they also mobbed up and thrashed him.
The incident occurred on Sunday night in the Aukpara area of Ashulia Union of the upazila.
The information was confirmed on Monday by Kamal Hossain, the Police Inspector (Investigation) of Ashulia Police Station.
The accused, Milon, is the son of Khoka Mia from Lalpukur village in Mithapukur Thana, Rangpur. He was a tenant at the house of Lutfar Rahman in the Aukpara area of Ashulia.
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According to the police and locals, knowing the parents of the 4-year-old girl were not at home, Milon, a neighbor and tenant, tried to take advantage of the situation. He took the child to his room and attempted to rape her. People from the neighboring house noticed the incident, detained Milon, and informed the police. Later, the police arrived and arrested Milon.
Kamal Hossain, Inspector (Investigation) of Ashulia Police Station, said, "Milon has been arrested on charges of attempting to rape a 4-year-old child in an empty house. A case has been filed against him, and legal proceedings are underway."