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“Even after the last hearing on June 24, Munshi told me he has money, so the court verdict will go in his favour. We are living in constant fear. Last week, we sold our house and our 20-decimal land. We are moving elsewhere, or they will kill us,” she added.

So far, four witnesses have testified in court. “The accused and their relatives are also threatening the witnesses,” she claimed.

Her lawyer, Habibur Rasul Mamun, confirmed that the accused have been trying to intimidate the family.

On February 6 last year, the survivor and her 12-year-old daughter were gang-raped at their home. She filed a case with Char Jabbar Police Station the same day, and three days later, Munshi and two others -- Md Harun and Mehraj Uddin -- were arrested.

Prime accused Munshi was released on bail on November 6, while the two others remain in jail.

Despite repeated attempts, Munshi could not be reached for comments.