Can I read Assam Witch Hunting Prohibition Act on EtoBox?
Assam Witch Hunting Prohibition Act by shaktimaan Sharma is a document available to read on EtoBox.
What is Assam Witch Hunting Prohibition Act about?
The document discusses the Assam Witch-Hunt (Prohibition, Prevention and Protection) Bill passed in Assam that makes witch-hunting a cognizable offense with prison terms up to 7 years. It summarizes that between 2001-2017, 193 people, mostly women, were killed after being accused of witchcraft in Assam. The bill aims to curb the social problem of witch-hunting rooted in patriarchal traditions and superstitions. The document also discusses other efforts taken in Assam like Project Prahari and Mission Birubal
- Author
- shaktimaan Sharma
- Language
- EN