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Crime
Senior journalist attacked by assailants in New Delhi
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 01:36 AM
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A senior journalist was assaulted by unidentified miscreants in New Delhi, raising concerns over press safety.
New Delhi – A senior journalist was physically attacked by a group of unidentified miscreants in the capital city. The incident occurred in a public area, and the journalist sustained injuries that required medical attention.
Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants approached the reporter, used force, and fled the scene before police arrived. No weapon was reported, but the attack was described as unprovoked.
Local police have opened an investigation, registering a case under assault and attempting to identify the perpetrators through CCTV footage and witness statements. The journalist's media house has condemned the violence and called for swift action to protect members of the press.
Press freedom organisations have expressed alarm, noting that attacks on journalists undermine democratic discourse and demand stronger safeguards for reporters working in the field.
Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants approached the reporter, used force, and fled the scene before police arrived. No weapon was reported, but the attack was described as unprovoked.
Local police have opened an investigation, registering a case under assault and attempting to identify the perpetrators through CCTV footage and witness statements. The journalist's media house has condemned the violence and called for swift action to protect members of the press.
Press freedom organisations have expressed alarm, noting that attacks on journalists undermine democratic discourse and demand stronger safeguards for reporters working in the field.