Prisoner marries rape victim in Rajshahi



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The jail’s chief superintendent, Subrata Kumar Bala, said the marriage took place at the jail gate on Saturday afternoon according to the court order. His nine-year-old son was present at the time.

The convicted person is supposed to be released on bail if he meets the conditions of marriage.

According to the file, the two had a love story. The man refused to marry the girl if she became pregnant in 2011. On October 25 of that year, he filed a complaint with the Godagari police station alleging rape.

On June 12, 2012, the Rajshahi Child and Women’s Abuse Suppression Court sentenced the man to life imprisonment and a fine of Taka 50,000. The convict has been in jail ever since.

The defendant was released on bail in superior court this year. On October 22, Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice. The Mostafizur Rahman bank ordered Karafat to marry them.

The jail superintendent said the marriage was arranged by court order. When 14 people from both sides arrived at the jail gate around 12 noon, they were placed in the jail super room. The groom came and stood by the window behind the white Punjabi. His son was forced to stand on the other side of the window. The prisoner’s father signed the marriage record book with a smile. At this time the priest recited the marriage mantra. Subsequently, the marriage ceremony was completed with the exchange of garlands and vermilion.

He said that the marriage was solemnized through religious rites. Candy was also provided for guests and staff. The marriage report will be sent to court soon.



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