Assault on scribe condemned
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, March 07 2022:
JD (U) Manipur state member Surbala Konsam has condemned the assault on Mami TV video journalist L Kanta and snatching his mobile phone while covering the assembly election at Charangpat High School on March 5 .
Speaking to media persons at Charangpat Mayai Leikai ground, Surbala explained that the incident did not take place at Charangpat High School ground but outside the school premises.
She refuted the claim of JD (U) workers or supporters committing the assault and said that workers of other parties were also in the area.
Stating that JD (U) respects media persons who are working day and night in the service of the people, Surbala asserted that JD (U) never indulges in such acts.
She appealed for handing over the phone of Kanta if anyone took it.