In July 2024, alongside his brother journalist Zakir Ali Tyagi, Wasim Akram Tyagi reported on the death of a Muslim resident of Shamli district and implied that authorities might have been attempting to shield the alleged perpetrators by not categorizing the death expliictly as a murder. As a result, he was put under investigation for allegedly inciting religious enmity through social media posts. If convicted Tyagi could face up to 3 years in prison.
Wasim Akram Tyagi
Is case active: Yes
Country:India
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Continued Harassment