Pabna, Mar 11 (V7N) - Police have arrested Afzal Hossain, a 45-year-old man, in connection with the attempted rape of a five-year-old child in Gayeshpur Union of Pabna Sadar Upazila. The arrest occurred on the night of March 10 in the Savar area of Dhaka. Afzal is the son of the late Bilat Hossain from Gayeshpur Hospitalpara village.

The incident took place on February 21 when the child was cutting grass with her mother. Afzal allegedly lured the child to his home and attempted to assault her. The child's elder sister witnessed the incident while searching for her younger sibling, prompting Afzal to flee the scene. Following the incident, the victim's family filed a case under the Women and Children Abuse Act at Pabna Sadar Police Station on February 25.

After conducting multiple raids to locate him, police successfully apprehended Afzal on March 10. Pabna Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abdus Salam confirmed the arrest and stated that Afzal was sent to jail following interrogation by the court. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding child safety and sexual violence in the region.

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