Prema Wangjom Thongdok

Prema Wangjom Thongdok

citizen India

Prema Wangjom Thongdok is an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh who gained media attention after being detained for over 18 hours at Shanghai airport due to Chinese officials questioning the validity of her Indian passport. Thongdok, who has lived in the UK for 14 years, described her ordeal as humiliating, citing harassment and mockery from airport staff regarding her citizenship. She has since called for diplomatic action from the Indian government to prevent such incidents and to raise awareness about the treatment of northeastern Indians abroad.

Born on Jan 01, 1988 (37 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
5,045,720
Power
10,603$
Sentiment
5.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 4 5.25 0.37% +0% 1,380,004,385 5,045,720 $2,900,000 10,603$
Totals 4 1,380,004,385 5,045,720 $2,900,000 10,603$
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Recent Mentions

India India: Prema Wangjom Thongdok was detained at Shanghai airport despite being eligible for visa-free passage under Chinese regulations. 5

The Times of India: 'Assure Indians won't be selectively targeted': MEA's strong message to China; reasserts 'no interference' in Arunachal memo | India News

India India: Prema Wangjom Thongdok was detained in Shanghai for nearly 20 hours due to a misunderstanding regarding her nationality. 6

The Times of India: Why an Arunachal woman was told she was Chinese and detained in Shanghai

India India: Prema Wangjom Thongdok was held for over 18 hours in Shanghai airport after Chinese officials declared her Indian passport invalid. 5

The Times of India: 'You're Chinese': Arunachal woman harassed by Shanghai airport officials; told passport 'invalid' | India News