Incident Reports

Journo intimidated on charge of writing news in Kalikot

2016-07-21

Karnali, Kalikot, Raskot, Ward 6

Ratna Karki,34 of Syuna VDC-8 and a journo at Radio Karnali and Paila Weekly has complained that he has been intimidated by Khem Bahadur Singh,32 of Odanku VDC-6 and centre member of ANNISU on July 21 on the charge of writing news against the party. The news regarding mishandling fund of constituency Development Program was published on Paila weekly on July 17. The journo was threatened by Karki in a press meet at Manma on July 21. Pabitra Kumar Shahi, vice president of FNJ Kalikot, releasing a press note on July 22 has condemned the incident. However, the accused denied of threatening the journo. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Primary Form Threat/intimidation
Primary Cause Issues related to freedom of expression and civil rights
Actor 1 - Number of people 1
Actor 1 - Affiliations CPN (Maoist Center) and affiliated org
Actor 1 - Youth noyouth
Actor 2 - Number of people 1
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Journalist/Media
Actor 2 - Youth noyouth
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