A political worker named Azhar Mia has been accused of raping a 10-year-old girl in the Bangra Bazar area of Muradnagar upazila, Comilla. The incident allegedly occurred on July 1, when Azhar lured the child into a tin-shed room near his poultry farm and assaulted her. Locals rushed to the scene after hearing the victim’s screams, but the accused fled. The child later described the incident to her family, who filed a written complaint with Bangra Bazar Police Station. A case has been registered, and police confirmed that efforts are underway to arrest the suspect.

Local residents claimed Azhar had prior involvement in various criminal activities and used his influence to evade accountability. They also alleged that a local homeopathy doctor treated the victim and was involved in other antisocial acts. Police investigator Anwar Hossain stated that Azhar would be brought under the law regardless of political affiliation, and an SI has been assigned to the case.

Political groups mentioned in the report denied formal ties with Azhar, with both Jamaat and NCP representatives asserting that he is not their member.