What followed was terrifying. While still traumatised after the abuse by Waites, she fell into the clutches of evil Shakil Chowdhury and his gang in a case that later made headlines nationwide.

Neerja Chowdhury, author of ‘How Prime Ministers Decide’, notes, “I have known Marya Shakil for many years and seen the way she has grown into a skilled political reporter, anchor and analyst.