Woman Journalist Assaulted in Agartala, Tripura Working Journalists Association Demands Arrest of Accused
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, November 12, 2026
A shocking incident involving the alleged, physical assault and molestation of a woman journalist while she was returning home from work has once again raised serious concerns over the safety and security of journalists, particularly women media professionals, in Tripura.
According to a news report, the incident took place on Tuesday night in the Bunkumari area of Agartala. The woman journalist, identified as Shreyashi Debnath, was allegedly intercepted by an autorickshaw driver while returning home from work. The incident reportedly occurred at around 10:30 pm.
The news report stated that the accused autorickshaw driver, identified as Bishwajit Sharma, allegedly misbehaved with the journalist, touched her inappropriately, grabbed her hand and attempted to pull her. When she protested, another passerby allegedly intervened. However, instead of helping her, the second accused reportedly threatened and brutally assaulted her.
The second accused has been identified in the report as Abhijit Debnath, owner of Jagabandhu Medical Hall in the Bunkumari area. The woman journalist was subsequently rescued and taken to GBP Hospital for medical treatment.
Following the incident, a complaint was lodged at the West Agartala Women's Police Station against the accused persons. The incident has triggered serious concern among journalists and women's rights advocates, particularly because the victim was allegedly targeted while returning home after performing her professional duties.
The Tripura Working Journalists Association (TWJA) and its Women's Cell have strongly condemned the incident and demanded immediate steps to ensure the safety of journalists. The association has called for strict legal action against the accused and adequate security arrangements for women journalists and other media professionals working across the state.
The incident has once again exposed the vulnerability of women professionals who are required to work late hours, particularly journalists covering political developments, public events, crime and other important assignments. For many media professionals, returning home late at night is an unavoidable part of their professional responsibilities.
The incident also raises questions about the safety of women commuters, the security of those travelling in autorickshaws and the effectiveness of existing measures to prevent harassment and violence against women in public places.
The association has reportedly warned that if the authorities fail to take necessary action and ensure the safety of journalists, the Tripura Working Journalists Association and its Women's Cell may launch a larger agitation.
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