Journalists Protest Killing Of Reporter
IMPHAL: Journalists in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur were on strike to protest the killing of a colleague gunned down this week, union officials said.
No daily newspapers were published Saturday in the state for the third consecutive day, The Calcutta Telegraph reported. Reporters and editors demanded a full investigation into the killing of Konsam Rishikanta and punishment for the culprit.
The president of the All Manipur Working Journalists Union said Saturday that officials had not responded to their call. A large rally is planned for next week.
Rishikanta, 22, was the fifth reporter to be killed in Manipur with no one charged, Press Trust of India reported. The state lies on India’s eastern border with Myanmar and is closed to foreigners who do not have entry permits.
National journalism groups supported the Manipur union and pledged to seek justice through the national government. Source: www.upi.com