Authorities in the Amtali Upazila of Barguna district have detained a man following allegations of sexual assault against an orphaned child. The incident occurred in Raibala village, situated within the Kukuya Union. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Alamgir Moulvi, is the husband of the victim’s maternal aunt.
Incident Overview and Police Response
According to official police reports, the victim had been residing in the same household as her aunt and the suspect, though they maintained separate beds. The alleged assault took place on the morning of Monday, 18 May. It is reported that Alamgir Moulvi approached the child’s bed while they were alone in the house and subjected her to inappropriate physical contact.
When the victim attempted to scream for assistance, the suspect reportedly muffled her cries, bound her limbs, and threatened her life with a knife before committing the assault. The victim disclosed the details of the ordeal to her family members on the night of Sunday, 23 May. Following this disclosure, the relatives promptly alerted the local authorities.
Legal and Medical Proceedings
Upon receiving the report late Saturday night (23 May), the Amtali police conducted a raid and apprehended Alamgir Moulvi. Abu Sahadat Md. Hasnain Parvez, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Amtali Police Station, confirmed the arrest and stated that a formal case is currently being processed.
The victim has been transported to Barguna General Hospital for a comprehensive medical examination. Such forensic tests are standard procedure in the Bangladeshi legal system to secure physical evidence for prosecution under the Nari O Shishu Nirjatan Daman Ain (Women and Children Repression Prevention Act).
| Detail | Information |
| Suspect Name | Alamgir Moulvi (37) |
| Suspect Background | Son of the late Nur Sen, Raibala, Kukuya |
| Location of Incident | Raibala Village, Amtali, Barguna |
| Date of Alleged Offence | Monday, 18 May |
| Date of Arrest | Saturday, 23 May |
| Current Legal Status | Detained; Case under process |
| Medical Referral | Barguna General Hospital |
Context and Investigation
The Officer-in-Charge emphasized that the police are treating the matter with the utmost gravity. “The suspect has been brought into custody following the family’s report,” stated OC Abu Sahadat Md. Hasnain Parvez. He further noted that the investigation is ongoing, and legal actions will strictly follow the findings of the inquiry and medical reports.
In Bangladesh, crimes involving the sexual abuse of minors carry severe penalties under the current legal framework. The investigation will focus on the suspect’s use of intimidation and physical restraint to ensure that the prosecution is based on a robust collection of verified evidence. The suspect remains in police custody pending the formal filing of charges and subsequent court appearance.