Assaults on journalists raise fresh concerns over press freedom and police conduct
- Women journalists have faced physical assault while reporting, raising concerns over press freedom, safety and police conduct.
- In Delhi, journalists Shaheen Khan and Nafisa Khan allege they were detained and assaulted at Saket Police Station while covering a VVIP event.
- In Mizoram, journalist Emmy Ci Lawbei and others were allegedly assaulted by Assam Police while covering a border dispute.
- The incidents have raised questions about police accountability, protection for women journalists and the right to report freely.
Source: thequint.com
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