Woman Journalist attacked , Police refuses to file FIR
Why this is important
With two decades of experience in the development sector, Malini Subramaniam has travelled widely in the conflict affected areas as the head of the International Committee of Red Cross in Chhattisgarh. After ICRC folded up its operations in 2013, Subramaniam stayed back in Jagdalpur, and was able to travel and bring to light stories that were otherwise not being covered. Her work made her a target.
Earlier a group threatened hr that they would be very angry if people were to engage in activities that tarnishes the image of Bastar and the police,
Press freedom under threat
Subramaniam is not the only journalist to face police harassment in Bastar. Last year, two journalists, Santosh Yadav and Somaru Nag, were arrested on charges of aiding Maoists. In October, hundreds of journalists organised a rally in the state capital Raipur to protest against their arrests and to demand more protection from the government. After journalists took out another rally in Jagdalpur in December, Chief Minister Raman Singh announced the setting up of a committee of editors that cou
Earlier a group threatened hr that they would be very angry if people were to engage in activities that tarnishes the image of Bastar and the police,
Press freedom under threat
Subramaniam is not the only journalist to face police harassment in Bastar. Last year, two journalists, Santosh Yadav and Somaru Nag, were arrested on charges of aiding Maoists. In October, hundreds of journalists organised a rally in the state capital Raipur to protest against their arrests and to demand more protection from the government. After journalists took out another rally in Jagdalpur in December, Chief Minister Raman Singh announced the setting up of a committee of editors that cou
We the undersigned demand you to immediately intervene to the serious threat to life of Malini Subramaniam woman journalist in Bastar. Her home was attacked in the wee hours of 8th February by goons of Samajik Ekta Manch . Malini is known for her detailed ground reportage on police atrocities in the region . Bastar police is refusing to file an FIR. We demnd an investigation into the incident and take steps to ensure safety of Malini Subramaniam
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