Benapole (Jessore), Mar 17 (UNB) - A 13-year-old girl who was raped seven days ago was found dead at her residence at Kismat Mahmudpur village in Bagharpara upazila this (Saturday) afternoon.

The victim was identified as Roksana, a Class-V student of a local Mardrasa and daughter of Jahangir Biswas of the village.

Victim’s maternal uncle Omar Ali said Jamir Uddin, 45, of the village allegedly violated Roksana on the night of March 10 while she was the lone occupant of the house.

Relatives of Jamir offered Sajeda Begum, mother of the victim, Tk 50,000 to buy the chastity of the girl on Friday morning. Upon her refusal, they threatened her with dire consequences, he said.

Omar alleged that Jamir and his relatives strangulated Roksana to death in the afternoon when other inmates of the house were outside.

On information, police recovered the body and sent it to Jessore Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy.

Officer-in-charge of Baghapara Police Station Rafiqul Islam said they were investigation the incident.

A case was filed against five people, including Jamir and his wife Rini Begum, in this connection.