Stalker jailed for 3 years

A court here on Monday sentenced a stalker to three years rigorous imprisonment. The convict is Russell alias Dulal, son of Hossain Sheikh of Shalbagan area under Boalia Police Station in the city. The court also fined him Tk 500, in default he is to suffer another month in jail. According to the prosecution, the convict used to tease a schoolgirl on her way to school. The girl lodged a complaint with Shah Mukhdum Police Station against Dulal on March 13, 2009. Judge of the Special Tribunal Afzal Hossain found Dulal guilty of the charge and pronounced the verdict in his presence. Public Prosecutor Syeda Morjina Khatun appeared on behalf of the state while Advocate Abdul Bari defended the accused.