Reporter to https://karnaliawaj.com/ Mohan Singh was manhandled while reporting in Jajarkot on August 2. Jajarkot lies in Karnali Province of Nepal.
According to information provided by Freedom Forum’s representative Laxmi Bhandari, reporter Singh was at the Health Service Office, Jajarkot to report on the mismanagement and negligence of the health office as per information provided by the locals.
“Reporter Singh went into the hospital to see the doctors but they were unavailable and then he clicked the photos of empty desks and chairs. Meanwhile, a nurse Ganga Regmi approached him, spoke foul and also tried to beat him”, shared representative Bhandari quoting reporter Singh.
“Nurse Regmi also called police persons from nearby District Police Office. Thereafter, police persons seized Singh’s camera and deleted all the photos”, added Bhandari.
Reporter Singh has lodged a complaint at the District Administration Office and District Police office demanding punishment against the nurse Regmi on August 5.
Freedom Forum condemns the misbehavior meted out against reporter. Such intimidation by a hospital professional and security persons towards working journalist is deplorable. Health issues are people's concern. They deserve to be reported.
Hence, FF strongly urges the concerned authorities to respect reporter’s right to free reporting and ensure their safety.
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