A sixth-grader of a local school has been allegedly raped by her own uncle in Sadhapur of Savar.
The perpetrator has been identified as Russel Mia, 25.
According to family sources, Russel abused her multiple times for several days from August 5.
On Saturday, the family members came to know about the crime that happened right under their nose when the victim fell severely ill.
She has been taken to the One Stop Crisis Center of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.
A case has been filed against Russel at Savar Model Police Station over the incident under the Women and Child Abuse Prevention Act.
He is currently absconding, confirmed sources within the law enforcement agency.
In an unrelated event, a youth was accused of raping a garment worker in Imandipur area of Savar
A case has been filed against him at Savar Model Police Station. He is also on the run.
Officer-in charge of Savar Model Police Station, Kamal Hossain said that efforts are being made to arrest the accused as soon as possible.