Dhaka: Police conducted a drive at the residence of one of the five accused in a case filed over raping two university students in a hotel in Banani.

Police launched the search drive at Safat Ahmed’s, the prime accused of the rape case, Gulshan residence, Apon Ghar, to arrest him at about 11:45am.

Two sub-inspectors (SI) of Banani police along with a team of around 10 police members conducted the drive.

Yusuf Gazi, gunman of Safat’s father Dilder Ahmed, who is the owner of Apon Jewellers, said he saw Safat at the residence on Monday evening. However, the gunman could not say whether he is at home right now.

Two young men allegedly raped the two university female students in a hotel in Banani area over a month ago. Three other young men allegedly helped the rapists.

One of the victims filed a case with Banani Police on 6 May night.