Imphal: Manipur’s leading press bodies, the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) and Editors Guild Manipur (EGM), strongly condemned the recent threat issued to a journalist by unidentified gunmen.
The incident occurred on Thursday night at the journalist’s residence in Naoremthong Laishram Leikai, Imphal West district.
Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge!
The targeted journalist, Khumanthem Dhanachandra, reports for a local evening newspaper and is supported by both AMWJU and EGM.
In response to this serious threat, Dhanachandra filed a complaint with the Lamphel police station on Friday.
Around 8:45 pm on Thursday, roughly ten unidentified individuals dressed in khaki combat attire and carrying advanced weaponry arrived at Dhanachandra’s residence in four vehicles.
Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge!
They terrorized his sisters with aggressive inquiries about his whereabouts, specifically referencing a recent news article published in his newspaper.
Following an emergency meeting at the Manipur Press Club on Friday, AMWJU and EGM submitted a memorandum to the state government. The memorandum urges swift action from the authorities within the next five days.