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Journos hold silent protest walk against lawyers' assault

March 3, 2012

Mangalore, March 3: A silent protest walk was organized by Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists' Association from clock tower circle to Deputy Commissioner's office in the city on Saturday against the assault by lawyers on journalists and policemen in Bangalore's City Civil Court premises.

Media persons carried black flags and wore black ribbons to express their condemnation of the shameful incident.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Harish Rai, President of the Association, said that media persons are not weak and their rights should not be taken lightly. “Any journalist in any part of the state is our brother. Besides, they have not even spared policemen who strive to protect us. We are with all those who have suffered in the incident”, he said.

Mr. Rai also demanded that stringent action be taken against those lawyers who displayed goonda behavior on Friday. “The Chief Minister hails from our district. He should take strict action against those who are guilty. If the government does not take apt actions quickly, we will intensify our agitation” he said.

In his address Mr. Ravindra Shetty, Former President of the Association, said that there is no need of a judicial enquiry in this case as ordered by the government. “The whole episode took place where judicial representatives were involved. The matter should be handed over to the CBI”, he demanded.

Media persons representing various newspapers, magazines, web portals and TV channels took part in the protest.

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