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Himachal Pradesh journalist faces FIRs harassment for COVID-19 reporting

30.03.2020

Date:
30.03.2020
Number of cases:
3
Regions/Countries:
India
Alert types:
Arrest/detention/charges: Criminal investigation/charges

Three FIRs were registered against Jagat Bains (34 years), a reporter with News18 Himachal, for his reporting on COVID-19 related issues including denial of ration to the migrant workers.

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