Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Student Allegedly Stalked, Harassed by College Union Associate
A college student said a man had been bothering and following her for about two months.
She said he called her many times and also contacted her relatives.
She had refused his repeated marriage proposals.
The student said he once took her phone and tried to look at her private information.
On Saturday, he allegedly took her phone and scarf while she was travelling.
Police said he then tried to hurt his own wrist with a small knife.
The student reported the incident to police that day.
Police arrested the man and filed charges related to harassment, stalking and causing hurt with a dangerous weapon.
A BSc student alleged that a man associated with her college union stalked and harassed her for about two months.
She said he repeatedly called her, contacted her relatives, threatened her and made unwanted marriage proposals.
The man allegedly snatched her phone and dupatta at Park Circus crossing on Saturday.
Police said he also attempted to slash his wrist with a small knife, apparently to pressure her to accept his proposal.
Shakespeare Sarani police arrested Deepak Shaw after the student filed a complaint and booked him under charges including stalking and sexual harassment.
- Who
- A BSc student and Deepak Shaw, a man associated with her college union.
- What
- The student alleged stalking, harassment, threats, unwanted marriage proposals, physical assault and the snatching of her phone and dupatta.
- When
- The alleged harassment continued for approximately two months; the latest incident and arrest occurred on Saturday.
- Where
- The latest incident occurred at Park Circus crossing; the complaint was filed at Shakespeare Sarani police station.
- Why
- Police said the man allegedly tried to pressure the student into accepting his marriage proposal.
- Accused
- Deepak Shaw
- Victim
- A BSc student at a college near Beckbagan
- Reported duration
- Approximately two months
- Latest incident
- The man allegedly snatched the student's phone and dupatta and attempted to slash his wrist.
- Police action
- Shakespeare Sarani police arrested the accused on the day of the complaint.
- Charges
- Sections relating to sexual harassment, stalking and voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons.
- Maximum stated penalty
- The charges, if proved, could lead to three years in jail.