South Asian Women in Media (India) condemns the attack on Meghalaya Journalist and Editor of the Shillong Times, Patricia Mukhim, whose home was targeted by unidentified assailants in Shillong with a petrol bomb on April 17th.
While it is very fortunate that no injuries were sustained, the seriousness of the attack on a senior journalist’s home must not be underestimated. SAWM India urges the Meghalaya government and the police authorities to ensure a thorough investigation into the attack and any possible conspiracy to harm or intimidate Ms. Mukhim, who is a powerful voice for the region, for women’s rights and journalistic freedoms.