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Complaint filed against a journalist for reporting about COVID-19 infected patient’s travel

16.05.2020

Date:
16.05.2020
Number of cases:
1
Regions/Countries:
India
Alert types:
Arrest/detention/charges: Criminal investigation/charges

Somdev Sharma, Manali-based correspondent for Punjab Kesari, was booked by the Himachal Pradesh police after he reported on the administration’s laxity in quarantining inter-state travelers.

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