Sramik League leader held for ‘raping’ housewife in Sylhet
A leader of Jatiya Sramik League and another man was arrested early Monday for allegedly raping a housewife in Shamimabad area of Sylhet city.
The arrestees were identified as Dilowar, 40, and Harun Mia, 35, alias Chakku Harun.
Sub-Inspector Rezaul Karim of Kotwali Police Station said Dilowar and his two accomplices visited the victim’s house on Sunday and raped her.
The victim filed a case with Kotwali police on Monday morning.
Rape has turned into a burning issue as frequent incidents of rape and gang rapes shook the country in recent times. In many cases, people associated with the ruling party were purported to be the perpetrators.
