The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) has written to its Assam counterpart urging it to take action into the alleged harassment of a Christian nun from Garo Hills.
According to sources, the MSCW urged the Assam State Commission for Women (ASCW) to identify those involved and action be taken against them.
The MSCW has also appealed to the government of Assam to look into the matter.
Sister Rosemary, who serves in St John’s parish in Siju, was travelling from Dudhnoi to Goalpara in Assam when she was harassed by the bus conductor and some of the passengers, who made derogatory remarks against her, the habit she was wearing and her faith.
She was turned out of the bus and had to find alternative transport to her destination.
On Friday, the MSCW while strongly condemning the incident said that 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,” the MSCW had stated.
It also added that religious tolerance and respect should be maintained between the peoples of both states.