AMWJU decries
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 11 2014:
The All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) has strongly condemned the physical assault on Poknapham staff reporter Dhanabanta Loukrakpam at Sagolband Bijoy Govinda in the intervening night of June 10 and 11 .
Dhanabanta was going back home after work when he was halted and assaulted by one Pheiroijam Naocha alias Nanao (30) son of Ph Subol of Sagolband Bijoy Govinda even after Dhanabanta identified himself as a journalist.
Apart from filing a complaint at Imphal police station, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has been apprised about the matter, said a press release issued by AMWJU.
Meanwhile, the Indian Journalists' Union (IJU) has condoled the sudden demise of AMWJU member Thangjam Yaiphaba.
A press release issued by IJU said that they share the sad moments and stand by the side of the bereaved family.