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Journalist Assaulted During BJP Protest in Kathua Over Security Questions

Rakesh Sharma, a reporter for Dainik Jagran, was hospitalized after being attacked by BJP activists, prompting widespread condemnation and demands for accountability.

The Mumbai Press Club has vehemently condemned the violent attack on senior journalist Rakesh Sharma of Dainik Jagran, who was assaulted by BJP workers for questioning security lapses during a protest in Kathua. The incident, which was caught on video, has led to an FIR against five BJP workers, but Sharma alleges that the police have not provided him with a copy of the FIR, raising concerns about the investigation's impartiality. The Press Club demands swift and unbiased action to ensure justice and safeguard press freedom.
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Overview

  • Rakesh Sharma was assaulted at Kalibari chowk while covering a BJP protest led by legislators Devinder Manyal, Rajiv Jasrotia, and Bharat Bhushan on April 23, 2025.
  • The attack occurred after Sharma questioned BJP leaders about security lapses following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which some activists labeled as 'separatist language.'
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police Ravinder Singh intervened to rescue Sharma and admitted him to Government Medical College hospital for treatment.
  • An FIR has been registered against the accused following a meeting between journalists and Senior Superintendent of Police Shobhit Saxena, while media professionals continue to boycott BJP events.
  • The Congress Committee condemned the attack, demanding an apology from BJP leadership and swift action against the perpetrators, as concerns over press safety intensify.