Editor at newsaaja.com Suresh Yadav was attacked in Dhanusha on November 24. Dhanusha lies in Madhesh Province of Nepal.
Representative for the province Rajan Singh reported that editor Yadav asked a question to the Mayor Kariram Yadav during a public hearing program organized by the media house. During the program, editor Yadav asked the Mayor about details of expenses in his past two years office at Sabaila Municipality. Following his questions on misappropriation of funds at the municipality, political cadres supporting the Mayor attacked the editor.
Dukhi Yadav, Palta Yadav, Jitu Yadav and Rajkumar Yadav attacked the journalist. Meanwhile, on-duty police officers formed a security circle and rescued editor Yadav.
Representative Singh informed that Chief of District Police Bhubaneshwor Tiwari has assured of fair investigation on the case.
Freedom Forum condemns the attack upon journalist. Being a public authority, Mayor is obliged to answer the questions raised by citizens in the public programs. Attacking a journalist or any citizen merely for asking a question of public concern is sheer violation of right to information. Hence, FF strongly urges the cadres to respect the rights of citizen and journalists.
Also, FF appreciates the prompt action by the police to avoid injury to the editor and also the readiness of the District Police Office to investigate the incident.
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