Savar, Dhaka – A horrific incident of "attempted rape" has sent shockwaves through the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus after a female student was violently attacked, strangled, and dragged toward a secluded area. The incident occurred last night at approximately 11:15 PM on the road adjacent to the abandoned Al-Beruni Extension building and the old Fazilatunnesa Hall.
The Incident: A Struggle for Survival
CCTV footage of the scene reveals a chilling sequence of events. While the victim was walking down the road, an unidentified assailant suddenly wrapped a net around her neck to silence and choke her. The attacker then brutally dragged her toward a dark, isolated spot.
For nearly two minutes, the student fought for her life, resisting the attacker with immense courage. Her persistent struggle and eventual screams caught the attention of other passing students, who rushed to the spot, forcing the assailant to flee the scene. Witnesses stated that had it not been for the victim’s extraordinary bravery and the timely intervention of bystanders, the university would have witnessed a catastrophic tragedy.
Evidence and Police Action
Law enforcement and university security recovered a pair of shoes belonging to the accused and the net used in the attack from the crime scene.
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Identification: The suspect's face has reportedly been identified through CCTV analysis.
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Legal Action: Ashulia Police visited the site immediately. The university administration is currently in the process of filing a formal case.
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Police Statement: Authorities have assured students that they are utilizing modern technology to track and apprehend the suspect as quickly as possible.
Administrative Failure and JUCU’s Reaction
The incident has ignited long-standing grievances regarding the university's "fragile" security infrastructure. The General Secretary (GS) of the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCU) expressed fierce indignation, blaming the administration’s "shameless apathy" for the environment that allowed such an attack.
Key Security Lapses Identified:
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Manpower Crisis: The security wing is currently operating with a 50% shortage of personnel, a vacancy that has remained unfilled for a long time.
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Unregulated Outsiders: An influx of unauthorized outsiders roaming the campus without checks.
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Poor Lighting: Crucial pathways and areas near old buildings remain shrouded in darkness, providing cover for criminals.
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Culture of Impunity: A failure to ensure exemplary punishment for past incidents of harassment has emboldened offenders.
JUCU’s Ultimatum
In a formal statement, the JUCU General Secretary warned: "The administration has treated student safety as an insignificant matter. We have demanded security reforms for years, yet nothing has changed."
The Students' Union has issued two immediate demands:
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Arrest within 24 Hours: The perpetrator must be in custody by tomorrow based on CCTV evidence.
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Total Security Overhaul: A complete restructuring of campus security to guarantee a safe environment for all.
Warning of Administrative Deadlock: Student leaders have threatened to initiate an "administrative deadlock" (complete shutdown of university operations) if the attacker is not arrested immediately and if visible steps are not taken to fix the security system.
The campus remains in a state of high tension as students wait to see if the administration will finally move beyond rhetoric and take decisive action to protect its female students.