The hands of the Bohra tradition – are choosing to speak out and create awareness. Masooma Ranalvi, a Delhi-based publisher – who has put her name toĪn online petition against the practice along with 17 other women – has decided it’s time to come out in the open. The passion to save other girls from being cut have made her and the others fearless. Masooma who was cut 42 years ago is among 17 other women who have decided to come out in the open and create awareness about Female Genital Mutilation prevalent in India. Masooma was cut 42 years ago but says the day is etched in her mind. She narrates her personal story haltingly but with clarity. I’ll take you out and buy you chocolates. She took me to Bohri mohalla (in Mumbai), a cluster where 90% Bohras live. ![]() An oldish woman pulled down my pants… I started crying. Grandmom said don’t worry, it will be over in a jiffy.
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