Tough law for stalkers

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Unb, Munshiganj

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid warned that steps would be taken for meting out severe punishment to those who instigated the suicide of Sinthia.

“None would be spared. If necessary, law would be enacted. Her death cannot be accepted”, said the minister while addressing a meeting at Baroikhali High School maidan in Srinagar upazila yesterday.

Hasna Rahman Sinthia, class X student of Baroikhali High School, and daughter of Hafizur Rahman, committed suicide on Wednesday night apparently failing to bear stalking by local miscreants.

Addressing the occasion, Nahid announced to build a bhaban after the name of Sinthia at the school.

Later, the minister along with officials of Education Department went to the residence of Sinthia where he consoled the bereaved family members.

The minister assured the grief-stricken family members of taking steps for giving severe punishment to those responsible for death of the schoolgirl.