MANIKGANJ: A court here on Tuesday (Feb 12) placed two police officers of Saturia Police Station, who were arrested in a case for raping a woman, on a six-day remand.

Judge Md Golam Sarwar of Judicial Magistrate Court-7 passed the order when police produced them before it with a 10-day remand petition.

The rape accused were identified as Sub-inspector Sekendar Hossain and Assistant Sub-inspector Mazharul Islam.

Mohiuddin Ahmed, Manikganj Additional Superintendent of Police, confirmed the matter to Banglanews.

Earlier in the day, the two police officers have been arrested in a rape case filed against them.

Aminur Rahman, officer in charge of Saturia Police Station, told Banglanews that the duo was arrested this morning.

Earlier on Monday (Feb 11) night, the victim filed a rape case with Saturia Police Station accusing the two police officers.

Earlier, the woman filed written complaint to Manikganj superintendent of police (SP) against the duo.  

Following the allegation, the police officials have been withdrawn from the Saturia Police Station and attached to Manikganj Police Lines.

According to the complaint, the victim had been held captive for two days last week and raped by the two police officials repeatedly.

BDST: 1522 HRS, FEB 12, 2019
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