In-laws leave girl's body at hospital
A college girl, allegedly tortured at her in-laws' house, was declared dead at Jhalakathi Sadar Hospital on Monday evening.
The deceased, Marufa Aktar, 19, daughter of late Manik Howlader of Pramhar village of Nalcity upazila in Jhalakathi, was a candidate in the ongoing HSC examinations from Nalcity Degree College, said Md Tajul Islam, officer-in -charge (OC) of Jhalakathi Sadar Police Station.
Marufa was married to Sumon Howlader, son of Sultan Howlader of Bahorampur village in Nalcity, four years ago, family sources said.
On Monday evening, Marufa's in-laws including her mother-in-law took her to Jhalakathi Sadar Hospital but they fled, leaving the body there, after the doctor declared her dead, said hospital sources.
Ruma Aktar, cousin of the victim, said, "Marufa was often tortured in her in-laws' house. Her husband's mother and brother tortured her severely on Monday evening, causing her death."
Marufa was staying with her mother-in-law while her husband works in Middle East, she added.
“The cause of the death will be confirmed after getting the autopsy report,” said Badruddoza Zobayer, on-duty doctor of the hospital.
We will take necessary action after getting complaint, said AKM Sultan Mahmud, OC of Nalcity Police Station.
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