A shocking incident of sexual violence has emerged from the Dimla Upazila of Nilphamari, where a ninth-grade student was allegedly held captive for five hours and subjected to a harrowing gang assault. Local law enforcement authorities have confirmed that a formal criminal case was registered on Monday night, following a complaint lodged by the victim’s grandmother.
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Details of the Orchestrated Attack
The victim, a teenage girl currently enrolled in the ninth grade, had been residing at her grandmother’s house in Taltala Sarkarpada village within the Khalisha Chapani Union to pursue her secondary education. The tragedy unfolded on Sunday, the 5th of April, while the young girl was temporarily left alone at the residence.
Earlier that morning, the girl’s mother and grandmother had travelled to Rangpur city for a pre-arranged medical consultation. Exploiting her isolation, two local youths—identified as Kajal Rana (21) and Munna Islam Mannan (24)—reportedly entered the premises at approximately 2:00 pm. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the perpetrators forcibly abducted the girl and dragged her into a nearby maize field.
To ensure she could not raise an alarm, the assailants reportedly used a cloth to gag her. She was then held captive in the secluded field for five hours, during which she was repeatedly assaulted. The suspects fled the scene as evening approached, leaving the victim in a critical physical and psychological state.
Rescue and Medical Intervention
When the girl failed to return to the house by dusk, concerned neighbours and local villagers initiated a frantic search of the surrounding areas. At approximately 7:00 pm, she was discovered in the maize field, suffering from severe injuries and profound trauma.
The victim’s grandmother and mother returned from Rangpur at 8:00 pm to find the village in turmoil. Upon learning of the horrific ordeal their child had endured, they immediately sought legal recourse. The authorities were notified, and the girl was moved to a medical facility for urgent care.
Police Action and Case Particulars
Shaukat Ali Sarkar, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Dimla Police Station, confirmed that the victim’s statement has been officially recorded under the relevant legal statutes. The police have processed the crime scene and sent the victim to a district hospital for a comprehensive forensic medical examination.
The following table summarises the key facts of the ongoing investigation:
| Feature | Incident Particulars |
| Date of Occurrence | Sunday, 5 April 2026 |
| Duration of Captivity | Approximately 5 Hours (2:00 pm to 7:00 pm) |
| Location | Taltala Sarkarpada, Khalisha Chapani Union |
| Victim Status | 9th-Grade Student (Living with Grandmother) |
| Primary Accused (1) | Kajal Rana (21), son of Rabiul Islam Shukaru |
| Primary Accused (2) | Munna Islam Mannan (24), son of Barkat Ali |
| Legal Charges | Gang Assault under Women & Children Repression Act |
| Current Status | Both suspects are fugitive; Police raids active |
Pursuit of the Fugitives
The local police have launched a massive manhunt to apprehend Kajal Rana and Munna Islam Mannan, both of whom have absconded from their homes since the news of the rescue broke. OC Shaukat Ali Sarkar reassured the public that multiple detective units are working to track the suspects’ movements.
“This is an abhorrent crime that has shaken the community,” the OC remarked. “We are providing the family with all necessary support while our officers conduct raids across the Upazila. We expect to make arrests shortly, as we have already gathered significant testimonies from the villagers who assisted in the rescue.”
The incident has triggered widespread condemnation in Nilphamari, with local activists demanding the strictest possible punishment for the perpetrators to ensure the safety of students in rural educational hubs.