Summary of this article
- Sudha Bhardwaj describes repeated police visits to her residence, seemingly intended to intimidate her, despite her regular reporting to authorities.
- She highlights the difficulties faced by women prisoners post-release, including lack of social and financial support.
- Despite the obstacles, Bhardwaj is gradually rebuilding her life in Mumbai with support from friends, colleagues, and civil society.
A couple of weeks ago, cops in civil dress—or so they claimed to be—arrived in the society where I live in a friend’s accommodation on rent. The police have my mobile number, which, no doubt, they monitor regularly. Besides, I report to the local police station every 14 days, and I regularly attend court dates, at least once every 15 days, if not more frequently. Despite this, the police did not bother to call me. |