The Kohima Press Club (KPC) has expressed shock to learn of the alleged harassment meted out on journalists by security personnel at Gwaltabi in Manipur on May 20 while on their way to cover the inaugural function of the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul, Manipur.

“It is a matter of great concern that journalists are being harassed in the line of duty time and again in the region, which undermines the freedom of the Press. The KPC condemns such harassments against the representatives of the Fourth Estate in line of duty, and we stand in solidarity with the Press fraternity in our neighbouring state under the aegis of the All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) and the Editors’ Guild Manipur (EGM) in this matter,” stated the KPC in a statement issued by President Alice Yhoshü and General Secretary Vishü Rita Krocha.

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Expressing hope that the Manipur state government initiates swift action into the matter, the KPC also demanded that a safe and enabling environment for journalists be provided in order to guarantee freedom of expression and access to information for all citizens.