As many as 54 attacks on journalists were reported in 16 months, a report complied by media watchdog Hoot said on the eve of the World Press Freedom Day. Indicating growing threats to Press Freedom in the country, the report said the actual figure could be much higher as a minister told Parliament that “142 attacks on journalists took place between 2014-15”.Telugu News Online
“The stories behind each of these attacks reveal a clear and persistent pattern. Investigative reporting is becoming increasingly dangerous,” the report said. The report shows shrinking press freedom comes close on the heels of the World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, which has put India at 136th place, three places down from previous year.
“The stories behind each of these attacks reveal a clear and persistent pattern. Investigative reporting is becoming increasingly dangerous,” the report said. The report shows shrinking press freedom comes close on the heels of the World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, which has put India at 136th place, three places down from previous year.