Housewife raped in Barguna

BARGUNA, Sept 11: A housewife was allegedly raped by two young men at West Jharakhali Village in Taltali Upazila of the district on Sunday afternoon. Officer in-Charge (OC) of Barguna Sadar Police Station SM Masuduzzaman confirmed the matter. Quoting locals, the OC said the victim's two neighbours Arif Khan, 23, and Nurul Haque entered her house on Sunday afternoon and violated her. Hearing the victim's cry for help, neighbours rushed in and rescued the woman. But the alleged rapists managed to flee. She was admitted to Barguna General Hospital on the same night, the OC added.   Residential  Medical Officer of the hospital Nihar Ranjan Baidya said they initially found evidence of rape of the woman, but it will take time to get final report.