Staff Reporter

Shillong, Feb 23: The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) today strongly condemned the unfortunate incident in Assam where a nun from Garo Hills was harassed when she boarded a bus from Dudhnoi.

“Such incidents can cause serious implication to the victim both as a woman and as a religious person. 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,” a statement issued by the MSCW said.

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

“We must 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 Commission said while asserting that 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.