Banani rape: Key accused Nayem remanded

Latest arrestee of the much talked-about Banani double rape case, Nayem Ashraf has been sent to serve a seven-day remand for quizzing in police custody.

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate SM Masud Zaman passed the order after investigation officer Ismat Ara Ame produced Nayem and moved a remand plea of 10 days.

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Arrested last night from Munshiganj’s Lohajang, Nayem Ashraf alias Halim has primarily confessed his involvement during primary questioning in detective custody.

Earlier today, Monirul Islam, deputy inspector general of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said police found certainty of the rape allegation brought to fore by two university girls.

Deputy Inspector General of Dhaka Police, Monirul Islam (middle), briefing reporters on the development of Banani double rape case at police headquarters on May 18, 2017. He said, the latest arrestee, key accused Nayem, has primarily confessed his involvement in the rape back in March 28. Photo: Rafiul Islam

The girls had alleged that the incident took place at The Raintree hotel, an upscale hotel in the capital’s posh Banani area, on March 28. They surfaced with the allegation much later.

So far, police have said they have found the allegation to be true.

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Meanwhile, four other arrestees in the case, Ahmed Shafat, his associate Shadman Sakif, his bodyguard Rahmat and driver Billal have already been remanded.

Among them, Shafat confessed his involvement in the act before a magistrate today.