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18 May 2009, 18:00 PM

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Locals form a human chain in front of Baufal Upazila Parishad Complex yesterday demanding punishment to a couple for alleged torture on 10-year-old Sathi, inset, employed as domestic help at their Dhaka residence. With serious injuries, the girl is undergoing treatment at Barisal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital. Photo: STAR