In a disturbing incident in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, two journalists were allegedly assaulted, raising serious concerns about press freedom in the region. The attack reportedly targeted journalists Shakti Singh and Rohit Singh, who had been openly questioning the local polices actions and approach in recent days. CCTV footage of the assault has surfaced, and the journalists claim that there was collusion between the assailants and local police authorities.The assault has intensified conversations about the growing challenges faced by journalists in Uttar Pradesh. In recent times, reporters in districts like Fatehpur, Hamirpur, Banda, Kanpur Dehat, and Kanpur Nagar have expressed frustration over alleged attempts to silence their voices. Many claim that police and administrative forces are undermining the press and limiting their ability to report freely.गाजियाबाद में पत्रकार शक्ति सिंह और रोहित सिंह से मारपीट हुई है।वीडियो cctv में कैद pic.twitter.com/rsa0ACgJRR— Priya singh (@priyarajputlive) November 6, 2024Growing concerns over press freedomThe assault on Shakti Singh and Rohit Singh adds to a series of incidents where journalists have reportedly faced harassment, threats, or physical violence for questioning or reporting on local governance. Advocacy groups have voiced concerns, calling for increased protections for the press in Uttar Pradesh to ensure journalists can work without fear of retribution or violence.
