A distressing incident has surfaced in the Bhanga Upazila of Faridpur, where a 17-year-old girl with physical and speech impairments was allegedly subjected to a brutal sexual assault. The local authorities have launched a formal investigation after the victim’s mother filed a case on Sunday night, the 5th of April, naming a neighbour as the primary suspect.
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Details of the Incident
The harrowing event reportedly took place on the night of Saturday, the 4th of April, in the village of Jandi, located within the Tujarpur Union. According to the formal complaint, the victim’s parents had travelled to the nearby village of Charaldia to attend a traditional “Gazir Gan” (folk song performance) at a relative’s residence.
Upon their return home at approximately 3:00 am, they discovered the door to their daughter’s room standing wide open. As they entered the premises, they witnessed the suspect, identified as Lalchan Sheikh (35), fleeing the scene. Despite a brief pursuit by the victim’s father, the suspect managed to evade capture under the cover of darkness.
The victim, who communicates through limited means due to her disabilities, subsequently conveyed the details of the assault to her parents. Heartbroken and seeking justice, the family approached the police the following afternoon.
Police Action and Evidence Recovery
The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Bhanga Police Station, Mizanur Rahman, confirmed that the authorities were alerted to the situation on Sunday. A police contingent was immediately dispatched to Jandi village to conduct a preliminary inquiry and gather forensic evidence.
During the sweep of the crime scene, officers recovered several items believed to belong to the suspect, including:
An item of traditional clothing (Lungi).
A shirt.
A mobile handset.
These items have been taken into custody as vital material evidence for the ensuing legal proceedings.
Legal and Medical Proceedings
A case has been formally registered under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, specifically targeting Lalchan Sheikh. On Monday morning, the 6th of April, the teenage victim was escorted by her family and police personnel to the Faridpur Medical College Hospital to undergo a comprehensive medical examination and forensic tests.
The following table provides a concise summary of the case particulars:
| Feature | Description |
| Incident Date | Saturday, 4 April (Late night) |
| Location | Jandi Village, Tujarpur Union, Bhanga |
| Victim | 17-year-old girl (Physically and Speech Impaired) |
| Accused | Lalchan Sheikh (35), Son of a neighbour |
| Case Filed | Sunday night, 5 April |
| Evidence Seized | Mobile phone, Lungi, and Shirt |
| Medical Referral | Faridpur Medical College Hospital |
| Current Status | Suspect at large; Police raids ongoing |
The Pursuit of Justice
The community in Bhanga has expressed profound shock over the targeting of a vulnerable member of society. OC Mizanur Rahman stated that the police are treating the matter with the utmost gravity, given the victim’s inability to defend herself or easily articulate the trauma she endured.
“We have recorded the statement of the mother and initiated a manhunt for the accused,” the OC remarked. “Our teams are conducting raids in various locations to ensure that the suspect is brought to book swiftly.”
As of Monday afternoon, Lalchan Sheikh remains a fugitive. The local administration has assured the victim’s family of a transparent investigation, while social workers have called for increased protection for persons with disabilities in rural areas to prevent such heinous crimes from recurring.