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IJU condemns assault on Manipur journalists

Imphal, June 10 (UNI) The Indian Journalists Union (IJU) on Tuesday condemned the "brutal assault" on two reporters of Impact TV News by personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) while they were covering a public protest at Kwakeithel in Manipur last week.
The IJU in a statement said it was appalled to learn that the assault occurred on June 7 despite the journalists identifying themselves as media persons. The organisation alleged that the CRPF personnel also resorted to using "foul language" against them.
Sabina Inderjit, IJU Secretary General said in the statement that the organisation stands in solidarity with its affiliate, the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU), and the Editors Guild of Manipur (EGM) in condemning this "egregious act of violence and intimidation" against journalists discharging their professional duties.
Such acts of "impunity" against the media are "unacceptable" and represent a "direct attack" on press freedom and democratic values, he said.
IJU President and former member of the Press Council of India, Geetartha Pathak said, “This brutal assault on journalists in Manipur is a stark reminder of the increasing hostility faced by media professionals in the line of duty. We demand a thorough and impartial enquiry into this incident and strict punishment for the perpetrators to ensure such acts are not repeated. The safety of journalists must be non-negotiable.”
The IJU supports the AMWJU and EGM’s resolution to file an FIR in connection with the incident and their decision to protest by keeping all editorials of June 8 publications blank with the common slogan, “AMWJU & EGM Condemn repeated assault and intimidation of Journalists.”
The JU demanded an immediate and transparent enquiry into the incident and exemplary punishment for those responsible to deter such attacks on journalists in the future. UNI NS SSP
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