Mohan Paneru, reporter for the Kantipur daily from Doti district, has been issued threat of physical attack for reporting on irregularities in construction works. The incident occurred on Doti district lies in Sudurpaschim Province.
Construction entrepreneur Ravi Prakash Singh spoke foul and threatened Paneru over the news about 'contractor ditching construction works' which was published in online version of Kantipur daily on June 25.
Freedom Forum condemns the threat, as it is violation of press freedom. In case of dissatisfaction over news content, the concerned side can approach media content regulatory body, Press Council Nepal, rather than resort to intimidating journalists who are watchdog in society and system.
It is worrying that journalists writing investigative stories by exposing irregularities in various sectors including development works are constant threat in Nepal.
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