ITANAGAR, Mar 28: The death of two journalists in Bihar has come as a matter of great shock and sadness for the media fraternity of Arunachal Pradesh.

News reports said that two journalists working for the Hindi daily, Dainik Bhaskar- Navin Nishchal and Vijay Singh - died on the spot when a Mahindra Scorpio allegedly driven by Mohd Harsu, husband of former village head Saheeda Pravin, rammed their bike in Bhojpur district on Sunday night.

Family members of the journalists and locals alleged that they have been “murdered” by a former village head.

The National Human Rights Commission has already taken suo-motu cognizance of media reports and has issued notices to the Bihar chief secretary and the Director General of Police calling for a detailed report in the matter within four weeks.

The Arunachal Press Club (APC), Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) and Arunachal Electronic Media Association (AEMA) while expressing solidarity with the family of the deceased have called for prompt investigation and justice for the victims. Media reports had indicated that accused had heated arguments with the journalists and had threatened them with dire consequences.  

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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