Attacks – Journalists

A reporter from NMF News, Sumit Tiwari, was attacked while covering a protest by the ‘Berozgar Sangathan’ at the Parade Ground in Dehradun.

According to Sumit, he had come from Noida along with cameraman Umakant Upadhyay to cover the protest. While they were asking questions, some people present at the protest abused them, manhandled them, and even threatened to kill them. They also threatened to damage their vehicle.

The police personnel present at the site intervened and rescued the reporter and his cameraman. Sumit has filed a complaint at Dalanwala Police Station, demanding legal action against those responsible.

He also mentioned that he has video footage and photographs of the incident which will be given to the police as evidence.