Violation Of Girl
Mystery shrouds death of grandfather
Mystery shrouds the death of a sexagenarian who had sought justice for violation of his granddaughter at Bakpura village of Nurullahganj union under Bhanga upazila of the district.
The deceased, Alaluddin Khondoker of Bakpura village was found hanging from a tree beside his house on Thursday morning.
Liton Fakir of the same village cheated his granddaughter Rikta, 19, in the name of marriage that was not registered and Liton's accomplices Kibria and Rashid Fakir later threatened them for seeking justice, Alaluddin and Rikta said at a press conference at Faridpur Press Club on June 9.
As Rikta became pregnant by Liton, the latter and his cohorts a few days ago brought Rikta to Faridpur and made her unconscious keeping a poisonous handkerchief on her mouth. An MR was conducted on her and when she regained senses, Liton told her that she was not legally married, they told journalists.
A case was filed against Liton on May 31 for violating Rikta, they added.
Alauddin might be killed as he sought justice against influential Liton and his aides, locals said, adding that the accused were trying to divert the case.
SI Gafur of Bhanga Police Station said, Alauddin might have committed suicide in anguish following the humiliating incident.
The body was sent to morgue for autopsy.
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