A political cadre abused Kantipur Publications reporter Binay Azad on social media. Azad is a reporter based in Siraha, Madhesh Province.
On January 1, Azad reported on the misuse of a government vehicle during a picnic program organized by the Nepali Congress in Siraha. Following the publication of the news, Jitendra Yadav, Vice-President of the Nepal Students’ Union- the student wing of the Nepali Congress- posted abusive content targeting Azad on his social media account.
On January 5, police took Yadav into custody following a complaint filed by Azad and released him later the same day. According to Police Chief SP Anant Ram Shrestha, Yadav apologized for his actions and pledged not to repeat such behavior in the future.
Freedom Forum is concerned over the incident. Abusing a journalist for his reporting is a violation of press freedom.
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