Assam: Dima Hasao Muslim Society Condemns Rape of Minor Girl

Haflong, August 24, 2019:

The Dima Hasao Muslim society, the apex body of Muslims in Dima Hasao district of Assam on Friday condemned the Haflong rape incident which took place last Saturday.

A 17-years-old girl from Haflong town was raped by father of two Aktar Khan alias Bapon of Haflong town.

Police on Sunday night arrested one Aktar Khan alias Bapon alias Rohit Kahar for raping a minor girl in Haflong in Dima Hasao district of Assam.

Police sources said that the accused Khan had first socialized with the minor girl using fake name (Rohit Kahar) in social media for a few days and on 15th August, Khan and the girl exchanged numbers.

On Sunday, the Assam man had taken the girl to several picnic spots in the vicinity of Haflong and at around 8 pm, taking advantage of the dark, Khan raped the girl and left her near her house in an unconscious state.

A press meet was held at the office of the Dima Hasao Muslim society at Haflong where all the office bearers of the society were present.

Condemning the incident, the Dima Hasao Muslim society president Samsul Alam urged all the people not to help him in any matter and let the law take its own course.

He also said that the entire community is with the victim's family during this difficult time.

Kayam Khan, the father of Aktar, said they will give them any help and if his son comes out from jail some day, he will not be permitted to stay in Dima Hasao district.

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