Police on Wednesday arrested a man reportedly for raping a first grader at Sirajdikhan upazila in Munshiganj district on Monday afternoon.
The arrested is Almas Sardar, 56, a resident of Kanthaltoli village under Jainsar union of the upazila.
According to the case statement, the victim used to go to same primary school with the daughter of the accused. On Monday afternoon, the child went to Almas's house to know the school's homework from her friend. At that time, the rapist lured the child and violated her in the empty house.
The victim fell sick when she returned home. She was taken to Sirajdikhan Upazila Health Complex where she disclosed the matter to her parents.
Being informed, the victim's mother lodged a case with Sirajdikhan Police Station accusing the rapist.
Following the case, police arrested the accused who then, confessed to his crime during primary questioning, said Mujahidul Islam, officer-in-charge of the police station.
The victim was sent to Munshiganj Sadar Hospital for better treatment and the arrested was sent to a court in the afternoon, the OC added.
