TWJA Women’s Cell Seeks Police Action Over Alleged Harassment of Women Journalists, Questions Delay in Investigation Even Three Days After Incident

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, November 14, 2026

Expressing serious concern over alleged incidents of assault, intimidation and harassment involving women journalists in Tripura, the Women’s Cell of the Tripura Working Journalists Association (TWJA) on Saturday submitted a deputation to the Officer-in-Charge of East Agartala Police Station, demanding immediate intervention to ensure the safety and security of women journalists while discharging their professional responsibilities.

The delegation highlighted recent incidents involving women journalists and expressed deep concern over the alleged harassment and attacks targeting members of the media fraternity. The representatives particularly questioned the apparent delay in initiating an investigation, pointing out that even three days after the reported incident, no investigation had reportedly been initiated.

The TWJA Women’s Cell urged the East Agartala Police Station to take the allegations seriously and ensure a proper, impartial and time-bound investigation into the incidents. It also called for appropriate legal action against those found responsible, in accordance with the law.

During the submission of the memorandum, the representatives stressed that women journalists must be able to perform their professional duties without fear, intimidation or harassment. They underlined that attacks or threats against journalists not only endanger individual media professionals but also raise wider concerns about press freedom and the safety of those reporting on public issues.

The delegation further appealed to the police administration to take necessary preventive measures and establish an environment in which women journalists can carry out their assignments safely, particularly while covering sensitive incidents and public events.

The TWJA Women’s Cell maintained that ensuring the security of women journalists is essential for protecting their professional dignity and the freedom of the press. It called for prompt police intervention and concrete steps to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.

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