Indian police raid homes of Srinagar journalists
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 10 September 2021
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The homes of four journalists in Srinagar were raided by police, prompting fears of a crackdown on press freedoms. The journalists have been summoned for questioning.Summary
SRINAGAR—Police in Indian-administered Kashmir have raided the homes of four journalists, triggering concerns of a further crackdown on press freedom in the disputed region that was stripped of its limited autonomy two years ago.
Following the raids, the four journalists were summoned to local police stations in Srinagar, the region’s main city, where they are being questioned since Wednesday morning. The police did not specify the reason for the raids.
Three of the journalists have written for foreign media while one is an editor of a monthly news magazine.
Key Points
- Raids occurred in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Concerns over press freedom violations heightened.
- Three journalists have contributed to foreign media.
- One journalist is an editor of a monthly news magazine.
- Police have not provided reasons for the raids.
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