UDWJA condemns harrassment of journalist
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, September 25 2023:
The Ukhrul District Working Journalists Association (UDWJA) strongly condemned the incident where Tennoson Pheiray, an Ukhrul based journalist was harassed by the personnel of 24 AR posted at Ramva village today.
Subedar Kamla Patil Joshi of 24 AR detained Tennoson Pheiray for verification on the grounds that he resembled one of the high ranking Officer of NSCN-IM.
The Subedar detained Tennoson even after he identified himself as a journalist.
A heated argument broke out between the two and later Tennoson was allowed to proceed for Imphal.
It might be noted that Tennoson is currently working as a district correspondent of ISTV, Ukhrul times and The Frontier Manipur.
In connection with the above incident, UDWJA held an emergency meeting today and unanimously resolved to refrain from covering news of 24 Assam Rifles Shangshak Battalion until the authority concerned rectify the misdeed.