Police in Raipur municipality of Lakshmipur have sent Rakib, general secretary of the local ward unit of the student organization Chhatra Dal, to jail on charges of helping an accused rapist flee. The case involves a 45-year-old autorickshaw driver named Sahin, accused of raping an 11-year-old girl multiple times after threatening her and recording a video of the assault. The incident reportedly occurred when the victim’s mother was away for work.

According to local and family sources, Sahin used threats of violence and exposure of the video to repeatedly assault the child. Residents alleged that Rakib accepted money to help Sahin escape after locals initially caught him. The incident has sparked anger and demands for justice in the area.

Rakib denied the allegations, claiming he had informed police and journalists about the suspect. Raipur police confirmed Rakib’s detention under Section 54 and said efforts are ongoing to arrest the main accused. The community remains tense as residents call for swift and exemplary punishment.