Reporter at Nepallead.com Suman Dhungana received abusive messages following the publication of a news report on July 23.
Dhungana told Freedom Forum that he had reported on the alleged illegal encroachment of public land to operate a resort in Pokhara Metropolitan City. The news portal published both video report and a written story on the issue.
Following the publication, a person named Dinesh Acharya messaged Dhungana asking to meet him and sent abusive messges as he refused. Dhungana filed a complaint at the District Police Office, Kaski on July 24, seeking legal action against Acharya.
According to Dhungana, the police have summoned both parties to appear at the District Police Office on July 27.
Freedom Forum is concerned over the incident. The journalists must be able to report on matters of public interest without facing intimidation or harassment.
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