A man was sentenced to three years in prison after being caught attempting to steal a ballot paper at a polling centre in Mirpur, Kushtia.
Shahin Malitha, 28, son of the late Abdul Malitha from Nowda Gobindopur village, was apprehended by police on Thursday morning as he pocketed a ballot paper instead of depositing it in the box at Talbaria High School polling station.
He had reportedly tried to replace it with a blank sheet.
Following his arrest, Shahin admitted to the offence. A mobile court, presided over by the Judicial Magistrate, handed him three years’ rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Tk1,000.
An additional 15 days’ rigorous imprisonment was imposed in default of payment.
Mirpur Upazila Nirbahi Officer Nazmul Islam confirmed the sentencing and the details of the incident.
The case highlights strict enforcement of election laws to safeguard the integrity of the voting process.
