NEW DELHI, Aug 28:The Indian Journalists Union (IJU), the premier organisation of the working journalists in the country has strongly condemned the attack on media persons and their vehicles in Panchkula, Haryana by the followers of Dera Sachcha Sauda head Gurumeet Ram Rahim who was convicted in rape case by CBI special court. 

In a statement President, Member Press Council of India, SN Sinha and Secretary-General, D Amar condemned the unprovoked and brutal attack on TV crew and other journalists by the Dera goons with stones and sharp weapons.

‘We demand from the Haryana government to immediately take strongest action against the culprits of Dera and their instigators to prevent recurrence of such incidents and compensate the loss of the media. We urge upon all the governments to give adequate security cover to the scribe so that media can function in a fearless situation,’ the duo said.

IJU called upon the working journalists in the country to protest against lack of safety to journalists in the country.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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