A woman with mental health issues was allegedly tied to a tree by her hands and feet and beaten over theft allegations in Gaibandha Sadar upazila.
Golapi Begum, 65, the widow of late Mojibor Rahman, is from Balaata Gobindapur village in Lakshmipur Union. She is receiving treatment at Gaibandha General Hospital.
Her neighbour, Sada Mia, 35, son of late Darog Ali, has been accused of carrying out the assault.
According to locals, the incident took place on Monday after Golapi was accused of theft. The specific item she was accused of stealing could not be confirmed.
The incident came to light on Thursday after a 14-second video showing the woman tied to a tree and beaten went viral on Facebook.
Golapi is receiving treatment on an extra bed in the hospital corridor due to a bed shortage. Residential Medical Officer Asif Rahman said her physical condition had improved.
Her 23-year-old son, Md Golap Uddin, lodged a written complaint with Gaibandha Sadar Police Station.
Officer-in-charge Nazmul Huda confirmed on Friday that the police had received the complaint and that the victim remained under medical care.
