Policeman arrested for ‘rape’ in Narayanganj

Detectives have arrested a 'constable’ for allegedly raping a woman and extorting money and ornaments from her through blackmail in Narayanganj, reports UNB.

The arrested is Sabbir Ahmed Mehedi, son of Anwar Hossain of Haziganj upazila in Chandpur and he is learned to be a constable of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.

The accused used to live in Sanarpar of Siddhirganj here.

A team of Detective Branch of police picked him up Monday.

The victim, a mother of two girls, filed a case with Narayanganj Sadar Model Police Station stating that she had a friendly relation with the accused. Sometimes, they used to talk over phone.

On 7 August, Sabbir came to meet her around 6:30pm when she was alone at her brother’s residence at Chashara in the city.

Taking the advantage, he violated her after feeding her beverage laced with sedatives and took pictures of the nefarious act.

The victim also mentioned that the constable raped her several times after that day and took Tk 2.30 lakh in cash and ornaments from her threatening to disclose her indecent pictures.

Meanwhile, Enamul Haque, inspector of Narayanganj DB, said they arrested a youth named Mehedi for allegedly raping a woman. “We’re investigating whether he is a constable.”