Reporter for Lahan Today National Daily, Sital Kumar Yadav, was abused while reporting in Siraha on February 6. Siraha is located in the Madhesh Province of Nepal.
Freedom Forum's representative for the province, Rajan Singh, reported that Yadav was mistreated while covering a story at a local school. Yadav had reached the school after receiving a tip-off that stale food was being distributed to students.
Although Yadav informed the school's management committee about his reporting, the school's principal, Devendra Yadav, shouted at him, saying he could not report in the school and threatened to "show him his place" if he did not stop.
According to Yadav, the school management was distributing stale snacks to students during a festive celebration.
Freedom Forum condemns the misbehaviour towards the reporter. Journalists have the right to report on public issues, and any attempts to obstruct their work is sheer violation of press freedom.
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