Class VI girl harassed in Magura; youth arrested after video goes viral

Police have arrested a youth named Shafiqul Islam (36) on charges of sexually harassing a Class VI student in Boyra village of Shalikha upazila in Magura. He was arrested from his home on Friday (November 6) afternoon.

A police team led by Sub-Inspector (SI) Shahidul Islam of Shalikha Police Station conducted the operation and arrested Shafiqul. He is the son of Yunus Ali of the same village.

A video of the incident had been recorded. The video later spread on social media. After the video spread, the matter came to the attention of the police.

According to local sources, on November 1 a tense situation arose in Boyra village over allegations of an immoral relationship between the wife of an expatriate and former BNP union leader Advocate Ekhlasur Rahman.

Local people claimed they caught them red-handed. When the news spread, agitated people gathered at the scene.

It was during this time that Shafiqul Islam allegedly harassed the expatriate's daughter, a Class VI student. A video of the incident was recorded. After the video spread on social media, discussion and criticism began in the area.

People from various walks of life have expressed anger and condemnation on social media over the incident. They have demanded exemplary punishment for the accused.

At the same time, they have called for ensuring the child's safety and her physical and mental protection.

Regarding the matter, Sub-Inspector (SI) Shahidul Islam of Shalikha Police Station said a police team conducted the operation and arrested him on the instructions of the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the station.

However, no written complaint has been received in this incident so far. No case has been filed because no complaint was received.

He said preparations are underway to file a case.

The video of the harassment of the Class VI student of Boyra village spreading on social media came to the attention of the police. Following that, the accused Shafiqul Islam was arrested.