Accused Raju, four accomplices yet to be arrested

A rape case was filed against five people, including Raju alias 'Hatkata' Raju, for raping a young girl after tying her cousin with a tree in Navaron area under Sharsha upazila on Tuesday night.

Ali Hossain, cousin of the victim, who was accompanying her on the fateful night, filed the case with Sharsha police station on Wednesday night, accusing notorious Raju and four of his accomplices.

Meanwhile, the medical test of the rape victim was conducted at Jessore Medical College Hospital yesterday noon.

Professor Dr Ila Mondal and Dr Monika Mohanto of the hospital conducted the test.

Contacted, Abdur Rahim, officer in-charge (investigation) of Sharsha Police Station, said they were conducting drives to arrest the culprits, following the filing of the case.

On Tuesday night, a gang of 5 to 6 local goons allegedly led by Hatkata Raju, waylaid the 19-year-old girl along with her cousin and gang-raped the girl.

The gang also snatched away the motorcycle they were travelling, money and other valuables after the brutal act.