Hill Voice, 3 May 2025, Khagrachhari: It has been reported that an indigenous Tripura girl (9) was attempted to rape by a Bengali hawker in Sudhir Kumar Para of Bangmara area of ​​Matiranga upazila under Khagrachhari district.

The accused is identified as Md. Harun Mia (35), son of Janu Mia, permanent address: Chapartala, Nasirnagar, Brahmanbaria. He is currently residing in Matiranga Upazila Sadar.

According to local sources, yesterday (May 2) at around 12 noon, hawker Md. Harun Mia went to Sudhir Kumar Para with various goods including household items for sale. At one point, while roaming around the area, Md. Harun Mia tried to rape the nine-year-old Jumma girl finding her alone in a house. At this time, the child started screaming in fear, and the neighbors rushed to the spot.
The locals then caught Md. Harun red-handed and immediately informed the Matiranga Police Station.

When the police arrived at the scene, the locals handed over the detained Md. Harun to the police.