Girl's parents hurt as stalker turns crazy

A man and his wife were injured in an attack by criminals as they protested stalking of their college going daughter at Kazir haat panir tank area in Saidpur municipality of the district yesterday.

The girl's mother Rumi Begum, 45, was admitted to Saidpur 100-bed Hospital.

A case was filed with Saidpur Police Station against 'stalker' Bangru Hossain, son of Tafur Ali of the area, and four of his accomplices in this connection.

Police and locals said Bangru used to stalk Nadira Afroz, 20, daughter of grocer Yakub Ali, 52, of the same area, an honours student of Nilphamari Government College.

Informed by their daughter, the parents recently complained to the father of the youth in this regard but to no result.

Bangru continued stalking the girl, compelling her to stop going to college.

The parents then brought the matter to the notice of a Saidpur municipality councillor who rebuked the eve teaser on Saturday evening and warned him of stern action if he commits the same offence further.

As the incident angered Bangru, he along with his men yesterday stormed the house of Nadira and attacked the parents with bamboo sticks and iron rods. They also assaulted the girl. Seriously injured Rumi Begum was rushed to the 100-bed hospital.

"The accused continued threatening us to withdraw the case and seek apology," said the college girl.

Tough action will be taken against the culprits after investigating the matter, said Officer-in-Charge of Saidpur Police Station.