Hussain is one of the “Miya” (Bengali-language Muslim) poets charged in July 2019 after the online publication of a poem by Hafiz Ahmed that authorities claimed promoted sectarian enmity in the state of Assam. On July 17, 2019, all ten poets were granted anticipatory bail.
Shalim Hussain
Is case active: No
Designation:Poet
Country:India
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Recorded Harassment