Published 21:36 IST, March 4th 2020
Tamil Nadu Journalists' Union, Political parties condemn brutal attack on reporter
Journalist unions and political parties in Tamil Nadu condemned the brutal attack on 'Kumudam Reporter' Tamil magazine reporter named Karthi in Sivakasi
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Journalist unions and political parties in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday condemned brutal attack on a Tamil magazine journalist in Sivakasi.
Speaking about attack, General Secretary, Madras Union of Journalists, LR Shankar, said attacks on journalists is increasing in country. Such a threat to freedom of press shows that democracy is under constraint, he added.
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Shankar claimed journalist Karthi was attacked as she was reporting about ruling AIADMK party in ''Kumudum Reporter'' magazine.
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Madras Reporters Guild also condemned brutal attack on Karthi who has been admitted to hospital after incident. Its President R Rangaraj appealed to Tamil Nadu government and to police department to investigate attack and to book culprits
two media organizations also urged Tamil Nadu government to ensure safety of journalists to report freely.
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DMK President MK Stalin and MMK leader MH Jawahirullah condemned attack on Karthi and urged Chief Minister K Palaniswami to take action against attackers.
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Tamil Nadu journalist brutally attacked
On Tuesday night, M Karthi, a journalist hailing from Virudhunagar, was brutally attacked by unidentified assailants and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Sivakasi. Karthi, who was allegedly attacked with a sickle, has sustained severe injuries.
Madras Reporters Guild alleged that a news article which recently appeared in Kumudam Reporter magazine with title ‘Will Rajendra Balaji be defeated by Raja Varman?’ is reason for attack. article hints at AIADMK in-party fighting between Tamil Nadu Minister for Milk and Dairy Development KT Rajenthra Balaji and Sattur MLA MSR Rajavarman.
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Karthi filed a complaint at Sivakasi police station and an FIR has been registered under sections 341 (Punishment for wrongful restraint), 294 (b) (sings, recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words, in or near any public place) and 307 (Attempt to murder) of Indian Penal Code.
21:36 IST, March 4th 2020