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NAZIRA: A serious allegation of misconduct has sparked tension in Nazira town after a young woman accused the husband of a ward member of behaving indecently and physically assaulting her during flood relief distribution.
The incident reportedly took place in Ward No. 9 of Nazira town, which was severely affected by the recent devastating floods. According to the complaint, Syeda Rafika Rahman, daughter of Syed Ridwanur Rahman and a resident of the ward, went to seek government flood relief on the evening of August 6 around 7 pm after learning that relief materials were being distributed by the ward member.
She alleged that Ranjit Barman, also known as Bhaiti Barman, the husband of the ward member Lakhimi Barman, physically assaulted her by grabbing her by the neck, pushing her, and behaving obscenely. The victim further claimed that she was threatened with dire consequences during the incident.
Speaking to the media, Rafika Rahman also alleged that several individuals present at the ward member’s residence, including one Rita Sahu and a few BJP workers, instigated the act.
Seeking justice and protection, the victim filed a First Information Report (FIR) at Nazira police station on the same day, demanding a proper investigation into the matter.
Meanwhile, ward member Lakhimi Barman and her husband have strongly denied the allegations, terming them baseless and fabricated.
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