The Bagerhat district police have arrested a 45-year-old man, identified as Parimal Bhakta, following allegations of sexual assault involving a first-grade primary school student in Chitalmari Upazila. The suspect is the father of the victim’s classmate.
Sequential Timeline of the Incident
According to the formal case statement filed by the victim’s father, the incident occurred on Sunday, 7 June. At approximately 14:00, the young girl visited the residence of Parimal Bhakta with the intention of calling her classmate, Bhakta’s son, who attends the same school and grade as the victim. Taking advantage of the absence of other family members at the residence, Parimal Bhakta allegedly lured the child inside the house and committed the assault.
Following the incident, the victim’s father approached the local law enforcement authorities to seek legal recourse. On Tuesday, 9 June, he officially lodged a case at the Chitalmari Police Station, naming Parimal Bhakta as the sole accused. Following the registration of the complaint, police authorities immediately initiated medical and judicial protocols. The victim was dispatched to the Bagerhat Sadar Hospital to undergo the mandatory forensic and medical examinations required for the investigation.
Law Enforcement Action and Legal Status
Chitalmari Police Inspector (Investigation), Rokeya Khanam, confirmed the sequence of events and the subsequent police intervention. She stated that the victim’s father had been recorded as the formal plaintiff in the case. Law enforcement personnel acted immediately upon the filing of the First Information Report (FIR), apprehending the accused from the locality.
Following his arrest, Parimal Bhakta was placed into police custody and subsequently forwarded to the relevant magistracy court in Bagerhat for further judicial proceedings. The police have initiated a comprehensive investigation to compile the necessary evidence for the prosecution.
The table below provides a concise summary of the case particulars, including the parties involved, timeline, and administrative actions:
| Case Category | Specification / Details |
| Accused Individual | Parimal Bhakta (Age: 45) |
| Relationship to Victim | Father of the victim’s first-grade classmate |
| Date and Time of Offence | Sunday, 7 June, at approximately 14:00 |
| Location of Incident | Residence of the accused, Chitalmari, Bagerhat |
| Date of Formal Complaint | Tuesday, 9 June |
| Plaintiff | Father of the victim |
| Medical Examination Venue | Bagerhat Sadar Hospital |
| Current Legal Status | Suspect apprehended and forwarded to the court |
The Chitalmari Police Station has assured that the investigation will proceed in strict accordance with the statutory framework, awaiting the formal medical reports from Bagerhat Sadar Hospital to substantiate the charges brought before the judiciary.