Three suspects were allegedly framed by primary suspect Zakir Hossain Zahir’s false confessionA Noakhali court granted a four-day remand prayer for three suspects arrested over the incident of gang raping a 29-year-old mother of three. Senior Judicial Magistrate Nabanita Guha granted the remand of Abdur Rab Manna, Harun Ur Rashid and Md Selim on Tuesday after the hearing. The suspects however, citing innocence has asked to be relieved from the case, as they deny their involvement. Also Read- Main accused confesses in second Noakhali gang-rapeOn Saturday, according to Zahir's primary confession, police conducted raids and arrested three of the victim’s relatives. Later on Sunday, Zahir gave his official confessional statement to the court under section 164.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 22, 2019 17:26 UTC