Probe report in rape abetment case against Nur, 5 others deferred on March 14

A Dhaka court on Thursday fixed March 14 for the submission of a probe report in a case against six, including Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) former vice-president (VP) Nurul Haque Nur, for alleged abduction, rape, abetting rape and offences under the Digital Security Act.

Thursday (February 18) was set for the submission of the investigation report in the case.

But Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Nivana Khayer Jessy set a new date as the investigation officer of the case did not submit the report.

On the night of September 20, 2020, a case was filed with Lalbagh police station against Nur for his alleged involvement in provoking a rape incident.

According to the case statement, the incident took place at Sadarghat Hotel and Restaurant in the Kotwali police station area.

The time of the rape incident has been mentioned in the case from 7:40pm to 8:30pm on February 9, 2020.

Hasan Al Mamun, convener of the Bangladesh Student Rights Council, was made the main accused in the case.

The other accused are -- Saiful, Nazmul, Hasan Al Mamun, suspended convener of Bangladesh Sadharan Chhatra Odhikar Sangrakkhan Parishad Nazmul Hasan Sohag and its joint convener and DU student Abdullah Hil Baki.

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