A group of local who misbehaved journalist Bhim BK for the news later has apologized in Kailali on May 30. Kailai lies in Sudhurpaschim Province.
Journalist BK is associated with Sudur Sandarva weekly published from Tikapur, Kailali.
As per Freedom Forum's representative for Sudhurpaschim Province, Min Bim, journalist BK was misbehaved as he had disseminated news about the local who obstructed highway and also gathered mass during this time of lockdown.
Later, the dispute has been resolved after a group of local admitted the mistake in a discussion held at the Area Police Office, Tikapur on Saturday and also committed not to do irresponsible work in the future.
Freedom Forum appreciates the local who though late realized the importance of free reporting and showed respect to media freedom. However, FF urges the local to learn about the press freedom and right of journalists as journalists are watch dog of society who alert about any misconduct happenings for the greater welfare of the society.
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Freedom Forum
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