Kohima Press Club condemns killing of Tripura journalist

Kohima Nov 22 (IANS) The Kohima Press Club (KPC) has condemned the killing of journalist Sudip Datta Bhowmik in Tripura.

Bhowmik a reporter of "Syandan Patrika" and television channel "Vanguard" was shot dead by the bodyguard of the Tripura State Rifles Second Battalion Commandant on Tuesday.

In a statement issued here KPC General Secretary Alice Yhosi said: "The Club is seized with apprehension at the repeated murder of journalists across the country which brings to question the safety and security of journalists in a country that widely professes freedom of press."

Expressing solidarity with its Agartala counterpart and also conveying condolences to the bereaved family the Nagaland-based Press Club urged the Tripura government to take up the case with all sincerity and seriousness and perform a thorough probe into the killing.

--IANS
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