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Hindustan Times
10-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Kerala man who stalked, bombarded colleague with chocolates and flowers faces deportation from UK
An Indian man is facing deportation from the UK after stalking and harassing his colleague at the London Zoo. Asish Jose Paul, 26, bombarded Lutaruta Masiulonyte with flowers, chocolates and messages before proposing to her. The unwanted advances continued for six months despite Masiulonyte blocking his number. A Kerala man was arrested four time for stalking his colleague in the UK and now faces deportation (Representational image) The harassment and 4 arrests According to a report in the Daily Mail, 26-year-old Asish Paul is originally from Kerala. He met Masiulonyte while working in the cafe at London Zoo. Over a period of six months — from July 7 to December 30 last year — Paul would shower Masiulonyte with gifts and messages. The harassment reached a stage where she had to block his number and file a police complaint. Paul, an accountancy student, was arrested once and given bail after being warned not to go back to the zoo. However, the very next day, he went back to the zoo to talk to Masiulonyte. The 26-year-old from Kerala was re-arrested, charged with stalking and given bail on the condition that he would not enter the Borough of Westminster or contact Masiulonyte. For the second time, however, he went to the London Zoo. This time, he was arrested and let go on the condition that he would not go within 50 metres of the zoo. For the third time, however, he went back to the tourist attraction. Paul told Royal Park attendants that he was 'in love' with Masiulonyte and wanted to talk to her. This time, he was arrested and given a six-month prison sentence suspended for twelve months, reported the Daily Mail. 'I feel scared all the time' Masiulonyte said the harassment went on for long that she felt exhausted, scared, and anxious all the time. 'This incident has taken a toll on me emotionally and psychologically,' Masiulonyte said in her victim impact statement. 'The harassment was going on for so long it drained me. I feel scared and anxious being in London. My friends and family are worried for me and for my safety. 'I feel anxious all the time. I feel frustrated. I repeated myself so many times I started to question whether I was the problem. 'I lost my independence through the harassment. I have to rely on someone to be with me to feel safe.' Possible deportation Along with his six month prison sentence suspended for 12 months, Paul will have to complete 20 days of a rehabilitation activity requirement. He has also been given a 10-year restraining order and faces possible deportation after he admitted to stalking involving serious alarm or distress.
Time of India
08-08-2025
- Time of India
Love gone wild: Indian man faces deportation for harassing UK zoo colleague for 6 months; didn't stop even after restraining order
A 26-year-old Indian man is facing deportation from the UK after repeatedly stalking a female colleague at London Zoo Asish Jose Paul, originally from Kerala, ignored multiple police warnings, court bail conditions, and even a restraining order before being sent back, the Daily Mail reported. Paul bombarded former co-worker Lutaruta Masiulonyte with text messages, flowers and chocolates over six months between July and December last year, despite her making it clear she was uncomfortable. Paul was first arrested and released on bail with instructions to stay away from the zoo. He even proposed to Lutaruta, Southwark Crown Court heard. The very next day, he returned to speak to Masiulonyte. After more arrests, Paul was given new bail conditions banning him from Westminster and from going within 50 metres of London Zoo. Still, he kept showing up, telling Royal Park staff he was "in love" with her. Paul had used three SIM cards and a friend's phone to keep contacting the victim, and that his mother had also tried to reach her. Judge Jas Jandu imposed a six-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months, 20 days of rehabilitation activity, and a ten-year restraining order. He also warned Paul that he met the criteria for deportation once his visa expires in September 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like With temperatures hitting 95°F, this is the mini air conditioner everyone's buying in the U.S News of the Discovery Undo 'Leave her alone,' says Judge to Paul 'You have to leave her alone, Mr Paul, do you understand? Or it could be up to five years in prison,' the judge told him. In a victim impact statement, Masiulonyte said the ordeal had left her emotionally drained and constantly anxious. 'The harassment was going on for so long it drained me. I feel scared and anxious being in London. My friends and family are worried for me and for my safety. I lost my independence through the harassment. I have to rely on someone to be with me to feel safe,' she said. Judge Jandu said Paul obtained Masiulonyte's number 'by means unknown to her' and approached her at work to ask why she was not replying to his messages. 'She made it clear that she was uncomfortable and blocked your number,' he said. 'A polite smile is not an invitation to anything further. It went from small talk to a declaration of love to a proposal.' The court heard Paul had studied business administration in India before completing a master's in accounting and finance at Anglia Ruskin University in 2023. His defence barrister, Georgina Lane, said he had reduced responsibility due to a mental disorder and learning disabilities, and that he had 'learned his lesson' after time spent in custody. Paul had met the victim while working at the zoo café. Even after being dismissed from his job, he continued trying to contact her, including approaching her colleagues for information. Masiulonyte eventually had to change her work location. The judge concluded that unless Paul is granted a new visa, he is liable to be deported to India.
