[Reader-list] Kashmir jounalists condemn state gag, embedded journalism

[Rajendra Bhat Uppinangadi]

Men and women of media are not above the rule of laws, media has its share
of partisan men and women.
regards,
rajen.

On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 9:19 PM, Shahnawaz Khan <fsrnkashmir at gmail.com>wrote:

> Kashmir journalists condemn state gag, denounce New Delhi's embedded
> journalism
>
>
> PRESS RELEASE MEDIA PROTEST AT PRESS COLONY
>
>
>  *RESOLUTION*
>
> * *
>
> *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, that
> there
> will be no restriction on media and cases against media persons wihdrawn,
> media persons in Kashmir will not be in a position to do justice to their
> profession. *
>
> *Srinagar: July, 10, 2010*
>
> * *
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Rajen.