Journalist Nesaprabhu attacked under Stalin-led Hinduphobic govt, had pleaded for police protection

NewsBharati 25-Jan-2024 16:29:12 PM

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It seems like Freedom of press is in danger under the M K stalin led Hinduphobic government as the Journalist Nesaprabhu working for Tamil news channel News7 was attacked with sickles and knives by a group of 6 unidentified men.

The journalist, Nesaprabhu, had reportedly been exposing irregularities in a government-owned liquor sale company.He also reported a story regarding an inspector threatening a trader and demanding bribes.

According to News7, Nesaprabhu was being followed by unidentified men in a car and a bike. These individuals were monitoring his movements following which Nesaprabhu reached out to the police control room.

The police control room then informed the local Kamanaickenpalayam police about this issue. However, the Kamanaickenpalayam police asked Nesaprabhu to visit the police station in person and file a written complaint.

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The police control room further informed the local Kamanaickenpalayam Police Station. Following this, the local police contacted Nesaprabhu and asked him for an explanation regarding his complaint.

A News7 Tamil report stated that “Nesaprabhu requested security from the police for more than four hours, but the police, who handled it indifferently, instructed him to come and file a complaint in person.”

In an audio being circulated on social media, a terrified Nesaprabhu can be heard telling the police, “Sir, they have come, they have come… Sir, please come. There are five cars…They have come, sir… It’s over, my life is over… There is a Punch car, an Innova, Indica…".

Following the call, Nesaprabhu was brutally attacked by the gang wielding sickles and knives.He sustained severe injuries to his left hand, as well as deep cuts on his leg, chest, and head. After assaulting him, the gang fled the scene.