– Journalist Swathi Vadlamudi hounded, charged over 'blasphemous' cartoon (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 19, 2018

Indian authorities are urged to protect Swathi Vadlamudi, the target of violent online harassment and death threats over a cartoon she drew of two Hindu gods.
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