Dhaka, June 26 (V7N) – Railway Police have arrested Saiful Islam, a public announcement (PA) operator assigned to the Rangpur Express, on charges of raping a female passenger aboard the train at Kamalapur Railway Station.

Kamalapur Railway Police Station Officer-in-Charge Zainul Abedin disclosed the incident at a press conference held Wednesday night.

According to police, the incident occurred earlier in the day on the Rangpur-bound train before its departure from Kamalapur. The victim alleged that Saiful Islam lured her onto the train under the pretense of helping her reach her destination. Once on board, he reportedly dragged her into a toilet compartment and raped her.

The victim immediately reported the incident to police officers on duty aboard the train. Acting swiftly, police arrested Saiful Islam and took the victim into custody for support and further legal procedures.

During initial interrogation, the accused reportedly confessed to the crime, authorities said.

An investigation is currently underway, and legal action is being taken under relevant sections of the law.

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