Scribe bodies join hand in condoling Dwijamani
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, December 24 2012: Expressing shock over the demise of TV journalist Thangjam Dwijamani alias Nanao in police firing, Manipur Hill Journalists Union (MHJU) said that it is very unfortunate that a journalist died at the hands of police.

Saying that the callousness of the police has taken a precious life, the union in a press release said that the incident was a grim reminder of the insecurity of the media persons in Manipur.

While the police are expected to provide security to the media persons, yet, many a time, the police or the security forces became the killers, the press release said.

It is alarming that the journalists are being targeted while discharging their daily duties.

The ugly incident has clearly reflected the insecurity of State journalists at the times of crisis or violence.

The State Government must provide security to the journalists, who are often caught between security forces and underground outfits.

Condemning the killing of the journalist at its strongest term, Manipur Hills Journalist Union (MHJU) also demanded for stringent action against involved police personnel.

The union also urged the Chief Minister to order a probe into the incident and provide compensation to the family of the slain journalist.

The union also extended deep condolences to the bereaved family.

However, Manipur Hill Journalists Union (MHJU) has not been allowed to attend the condolence of Nanao by the bandh supporters which indeed is a disrespectful act for the media voice and its freedom, added the press release.

The union also appealed the Film Forum Manipur and Manipur State Shumang Leela Council to lift the indefinite bandh in view of the Christmas festival.

All Jiribam Working Journalists' Union (AJWJU) while convening an emergency meeting condoled the death of Dwijamani.

While demanding the Government that all necessary assistance be provided to the bereaved family, AJWJU also shared grief with the family members.

The Senapati District Working Journalists Association has also deeply mourned the untimely death of DDK news stringer Thangjam Dwijamai alias Nanao while on duty.

In a press release, the association said that he was a promising journalist of the State.

The media fraternity would miss him in the venture to inform and bring justice to the society.

The association also condemned the Home Department, and the involved police personnel in connection with the incident.

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