APBN member arrested over rape allegation

A member of Armed Police Battalion (APBN) has been arrested in connection with raping a 13-year-old teen in the capital.

APBN member Shimul Ahmed was held on Monday night after the victim’s father filed a case with Motijheel police station earlier on the day.

Officer in Charge (OC) of the police station, Yasir Arafat, confirmed the matter to TheReport.live.

“We have arrested APBN personnel Shimul Ahmed over rape allegation. Investigation is now underway,” Yasir Arafat said.

The victim’s family said, “Her parents work at a home in AGB colony in Motijheel. Accused Shimul entered their home on Sunday as she was alone and raped her. When her parents returned home, she (victim) informed them about the incident. The victim has been admitted to the One Stop Crisis Centre of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.