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| Kashmir editors suspend publication of newspapers | | | EARLY TIMES CORRESPONDENT
SRINAGAR, July 10: Journalist fraternity in Kashmir has condemned strong-arm measures of government to curb smooth functioning of media in Kashmir. It has been made impossible for the journalists to cover news and also publish the newspapers. Therefore, in these circumstances, it has been decided to collectively suspend publication of all newspapers in Kashmir to protest against the draconian measures.
The decision was unanimously taken at a joint meeting of five representative bodies of media fraternity of Kashmir viz Kashmir Press Association, Press Guild of Kashmir, Kashmir Journalists Corps, Kashmir Press Photographers Association and Kashmir Video Journalists Association.
The meeting resolved that publication of newspapers couldn't be resumed unless concrete measures are taken to restore complete freedom of media in Kashmir. Issues confronting media fraternity were discussed in detail particularly the brazen action against News X correspondent Suhail Bukhari and other members of the organization, who have been booked under numerous draconian laws. Fearing their lives, News X has shut its office in Srinagar as members of the staff were being harassed.
The meeting condemned the restrictions on media and expressed deep anguish over the unashamed approach of the government, which has not shown any respect for the media as an important institution. Instead the government has adopted a discriminatory attitude and not only facilitated entry of Delhi based journalists but has put all help, assistance and full government hospitality at their disposal so as to ensure the coverage of the events, as it deems suitable. The meeting also condemned the curbs imposed on cable TV networks in Kashmir while similar networks in other side of the state are allowed to air whatever they like.
This situation has completely paralysed the media in Kashmir, which is unprecedented in last 20 years. The meeting resolved that until a public assurance is not only made but implemented in letter and spirit, there is no restriction on media and cases against mediapersons are wihdrawn, journalists in Kashmir will not be in a position to do justice to their profession.
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