Siasat: Tamil Nadu: Dalit woman threatened by right-wing groups

In the latest threat, Shalin received a communally charged poster mentioning pork and hijab, along with her picture with a Muslim friend.

Dalit activist Shalin maria Lawrence

A Dalit activist and writer Shalin Maria Lawrence has been receiving threats from right-wing groups for over a year due to her work.

The Tamil Nadu-based activist has been bombarded with obscene pictures and content in an attempt to threaten her. Following the threat, Shalin lodged a complaint with the police, however, no action has been taken against the offenders.

In the latest threat, Shalin received a communally charged poster mentioning pork and hijab, along with her picture with a Muslim friend. The poster also contained the contact details and identity of Shalin’s husband and was thrown into mosques in a few cities.

This story was originally published in siasat.com . Read the full story here

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