A chilling abduction attempt has sent shockwaves through the quiet township of Mithamain in Kishoreganj, after two young schoolgirls were intercepted, gagged, and stuffed into a sack by unidentified assailants. The harrowing ordeal took place on Wednesday afternoon near the Mithamain Fire Service Station, only failing due to the courageous intervention of local residents who chanced upon the scene.
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A Walk Home Turned Nightmare
The victims, identified as Jhinuk Akter and Suraiya Akter, are both six-year-old pupils in the first grade at Kamalpur Government Primary School. The girls were walking together towards their village following the end of the school day.
Bhanu Ranjan Biswas, the Headteacher of Kamalpur Government Primary School, provided a disturbing account of the event. At approximately 1:30 PM, as the children reached the vicinity of the fire station, two men on a motorcycle suddenly veered into their path. Before the girls could react or cry for help, the men used adhesive tape to seal their mouths and forced them into a large sack.
Intervention and Escape
The suspects were reportedly in the process of hoisting the heavy sack onto their motorcycle when several local residents approached. Spooked by the presence of witnesses, the kidnappers abandoned their human cargo on the road and fled the scene at high speed. Upon opening the discarded sack, locals were horrified to find the two bound and terrified children.
Incident Summary: Mithamain Kidnapping Attempt
| Detail | Description |
| Victims | Jhinuk Akter & Suraiya Akter (First Grade Pupils) |
| Institution | Kamalpur Government Primary School |
| Assault Location | Proximity of Mithamain Fire Service Station |
| Method | Gagged with tape; concealed in a gunny sack |
| Suspects | Two unidentified males on a motorcycle |
| Current Status | Victims rescued; under medical and police care |
Official Response and Public Safety
Following their rescue, the girls were immediately transported to a local medical facility for assessment. S.M. Abdullah-bin-Shafiq, the Mithamain Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), confirmed that while the children are physically stable, they are profoundly traumatised. “The safety of our students is paramount. We have ensured they received medical attention and are providing support to the families,” he stated.
Local law enforcement has launched an investigation, with the Headteacher in the process of filing a General Diary (GD) at the Mithamain Police Station. Authorities are reportedly scanning the area for any available surveillance footage to identify the motorcycle used in the crime. In the interim, a heightened police presence has been ordered around primary schools in the Mithamain area to deter further criminal activity and restore a sense of security to the community.