Minor rape survivor married to 39-year old accused in Khulna jail
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In a wedding held inside Khulna District jail a 39-year-old man married a minor girl who was allegedly raped by him two years ago, authorities said on Monday.
The girl was brought to the jail from a safe home for the marriage around 2:30 pm on Sunday with accused Rafiqul Islam Babu by the order of the High Court considering the greater interests of the rape survivor, said Md Fakhruddin, deputy jailor of Khulna Jail, reports UNB.
Families of the couple were present during the simple event when marriage registration was done, he said.
He said following the directions of the High Court the marriage was registered by district marriage registrar at the jail office.
Khulna Jail Superintendent Omar Faruque, Jailor Md Tariqul Islam, Deputy Jailor Md Nur-E-Alam Siddiqui were present during the programme along with other officials and staffers of the jail.
