CM orders probe
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 19 2017:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh has ordered the DGP to investigate the issue of a RIMS staff allegedly harassing media persons who went to gather news in connection with a complaint about charging dialysis fees from a patient despite the implementation of Prime Minister National Dialysis Programme in the State and to take up necessary action against those involved .
The Editors’ Guild, Manipur has strongly condemned the act of mistreating reporters by RIMS staff and said that it is a direct challenge to the freedom of the press.
EGM demanded appropriate action against the erring employees of RIMS .
The Reporters Forum, Manipur (REFORM) which has recently been revived has also strongly condemned the incident.