Guwahati
An assailant shot and injured a journalist of a nagaland-based satellite tv for pc information channel in Laii Village of Manipur’s Senapati District on Saturday (August 30, 2025) Night.
Dip Saikia, a reporter with Hornbill televisionWas masking a flower pageant. He sustained bullet wounds within the armpit and a leg.
Whereas the Villagers Caught the Assault, A Youth, The Reporter was rushed to a Native Hospital. A primary info report (FIR) was stuffed on the nearest police station.
Condemning the Assault, Hornbill television Editor Dzuthono Mekro Stated Capturing a Reporter Whereas Protecting A Cultural Occasion Was Not solely an assault on the particular person but additionally on press freedom and democratic values.
“Such Violence In opposition to Media Professionals Can not and Should Not Be Toled In A Society that Values Justice, Transparency, and Accountability,” Shee Stated, Expertsing Deep Concern Over the Rising Hostilation, Intimidation, Harassment, or Violence Journalists face within the area for finishing up their skilled duties.
She Urged the Governments of Nagaland and Manipur, Legislation Enforcement Company and All Related Authorities to Guarantee a Thorough, Neutral Investigation into this Heinous Assault.
MS. Mekro Demanded That The Assault and Any Accomplices Be Swiftly Dropped at justice to ship a powerful message that crimes in opposition to the individuals in opposition to journalists is not going to go unpunished.
A much less days in the past, Nagaland’s Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton Had Beared Mr. Saikia at a Public Occasion for Asking a Vital Query on the Eviction Drive in Assam. Mr. Patton handles the house portfolio.
Printed – August 31, 2025 03:50 AM IST
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