Press Council seeks report from Tripura govt over assault on journalists

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 31 2019 | 8:15 PM IST

The Press Council of India has taken suo-motu cognizance of the reported attacks on two journalists in Tripura and sought a report from the state government.

A report has been sought from the state's chief secretary and the director general of police over the alleged attack on Asish Chakraborty of Dainik Sambad and freelance journalist Sadek Mila.

The Council expressed concern over the incident, which it said tends to undermine the freedom of press.

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First Published: Jan 31 2019 | 8:15 PM IST

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