Meghalaya State Commission for Women condemns harassment on nun in Goalpara

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaFebruary 23, 2024

The Meghalaya State Commission for Women strongly condemned the recent incident that occurred in Dudhnoi, Assam where a nun from Garo Hills was harassed when she boarded a bus from Dudhnoi. This incident occurred on February 17 this year. 

The victim, Sr. Rosemary, served at St. John’s parish, Siju, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, had to travel from Dudnai to Goalpara on February 17, 2024. She boarded a bus at 11.00 a.m. from Dudnai and paid the bus fare up to Goalpara. 

In a statement issued here, the Commission stated that such incidents can cause serious implication to the victim both as a woman and as a religious person. 

The Commission stated, “Hence the Commission urges the Government of Meghalaya and Government of Assam to coordinate with each other and ensure that the perpetrators are found and brought to justice.”

The Commission went on to mention that Meghalaya is a State that is inclusive of people belonging to all religious beliefs and we uphold the democratic tenets of our Constitution. 

The Commission further stated that there is a need to ensure that religious tolerance and respect is maintained between the peoples of both States and that we continue to live among each other in true harmony. 

“The Government of both States must strive to ensure that peace is maintained and such culprits are held accountable for their actions that is dehumanizing towards any religious person,” the Commission stated.