Dear Reader,

We are thrilled to share that Scroll’s reporter Rokibuz Zaman has won a prestigious 2025 Laadli Media Award for his powerful report.

Rokibuz’s winning story, “How a Guwahati DJ was held captive by her family to stop her marriage to a Muslim man”, exemplifies the kind of crucial, in-depth journalism you expect from Scroll. It’s reporting that sheds light on challenging societal issues, giving voice to those who need to be heard while holding power accountable.

This award is not just a win for Scroll – it’s a validation of the importance of independent, public-spirited journalism in India.

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