Cop action saves 2 girls from stalkers

Prompt action by police against rogue stalkers has ensured smooth schooling of two girl students in Rajapur upazila under the district.

The two girls, one studying at SK Girls' High School at Galua in Rajapur, and another at Putiakhali Madrasa of the same area, said Kamrul Akon, 35, a local, often disturbed them on way to school and madrasa and gave indecent proposal.

The madrasa girl also got indecent overtures from Md Azam Howlader, 45, of the same area.

The two girls, both from Putiakahali village, stopped attending their classes from August 20 as their parents did not permit them to go out in fear of harassment, said Sheikh Munirul Giash, OC of Rajapur Police Station.

“Soon after being informed, police arrested Kamrul on Friday night and a case was filed in this connection. We are continuing drive to arrest the other accused,” he said.   

Thanking police for the action, the two girls said now they feel safe.

Kamrul rejected the allegation against him and said he was victimised by some local powerful men.