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Journalists attacked and left injured by an unidentified group

Two journalists- Ramesh Pokharel and Surya Prasad Bhushal- were attacked and left injured by an unidentified group in Arghakhanchi located in the western part of Nepal on Monday night December 21. Journalist duo who were on their way to the office of Radio Deurali for their respective duties were attacked by the group at Shantibagaincha in Sandhikharka. They have received normal injuries, according to Republica, a National Daily. 
The scribe duo also said the attackers gave them death threats. 

Meanwhile, a group of media persons on December 22 submitted memorandums at the District Administration Office and District Police Office demanding safety for journalists. 

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Freedom Forum
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