In Charfashion, Bhola, a 19-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 10-year-old child who had come to offer Taraweeh prayers. The local police arrested the accused on Saturday night (March 15), sparking outrage and condemnation in the community.
The arrested individual has been identified as Kari Mohammad Talha (19), son of Mostak Mawlana, a resident of Sharif Para in Ward No. 5 of Charfashion Municipality. The incident reportedly took place on the third floor of the Khas Mahal Jame Mosque in Charfashion Sadar during Taraweeh prayers on Friday night (March 14). However, the incident came to light only after Talha’s arrest on Saturday night and quickly went viral on social media platforms like Facebook.
The victim, a 10-year-old student of the Hifz department at Charfashion Residential Model Madrasa, is currently undergoing treatment at Bhola Sadar Hospital. The child’s family has demanded exemplary punishment for the accused.
Incident Details
CCTV footage from the mosque shows a man, dressed in a Punjabi and wearing a cap, wandering around the Khas Mahal Jame Mosque with the child during Taraweeh prayers on Friday night. The man is seen entering the mosque with the child and taking him to the third floor. Later, the child is seen leaving the mosque alone, while the accused exits through the back of the mosque and flees on a motorcycle.
According to the victim’s family, the child had gone to the Alia Madrasa Mosque to attend Taraweeh prayers on Friday night. Unable to find his cousin, the child was on his way out when a man in a Punjabi and cap lured him with the promise of a motorcycle ride. After taking the child around the madrasa field and helipad area, the accused allegedly took him to the third floor of the Khas Mahal Jame Mosque and assaulted him. Other children attending the prayers reportedly witnessed the incident, prompting the accused to flee the scene immediately.
Upon learning of the incident, the child’s family first took him to Charfashion Hospital. As his condition worsened, doctors referred him to Bhola Sadar Hospital for advanced treatment.
Medical Treatment and Investigation
Dr. Taibur Rahman, the residential medical officer at Bhola Sadar Hospital, confirmed that the child is receiving necessary medical care and is currently out of danger.
Despite multiple attempts to contact Charfashion Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Howlader for comments, he remained unavailable.
Rasna Sharmin Mithi, Chairman of the Khas Mahal Jame Mosque Committee and Executive Officer of Charfashion Upazila, informed Ittefaq that the accused has been arrested. A three-member investigation committee, headed by the Assistant Commissioner (Land), has been formed to look into the matter. Legal proceedings are underway.
Community Outrage
The incident has sparked widespread anger among local residents and the victim’s family, who are demanding swift justice and exemplary punishment for the accused. The case has also gained significant attention on social media, with civil society and human rights organizations calling for a thorough investigation and ensuring justice for the victim.
This incident has raised serious concerns about child safety and the security of religious institutions. It is expected that the investigation will be completed promptly, and strict action will be taken against those responsible.
Source: Ittefaq
Date: March 15, 2025
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