Outsider detained over alleged harassment of SUST student

Security personnel at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) detained an outsider on Sunday night for allegedly harassing a female student on campus.

The security staff detained 27-year-old Anarul Mia in front of the university’s teachers’ quarters and took him to the Proctor’s Office. He was later handed over to police.

Victim said Anarul followed her on a motorcycle while she was returning to her dormitory after a tutoring session. At one point, he stopped his motorcycle, asked for her mobile phone number and proposed becoming friends. He also allegedly made several indecent remarks.

The student then informed her friends about the incident over the phone. University security personnel subsequently arrived at the scene, detained Anarul and took him to the Proctor’s Office.

Shoaibur Rahman, a university security guard, said, “We detained him in front of the teachers’ quarters. Many students gathered there later. He was then taken to the Proctor’s Office.”

University Proctor Professor Md. Mokhlesur Rahman said the accused was handed over to the police.

“Proper action will be taken against him in accordance with the law and the university will provide all necessary support to the victim,” he said.