Four supporters of MLA arrested for assaulting journalist in Puducherry
Puducherry police have arrested four individuals for assaulting a journalist who was documenting the removal of illegal banners. The banners were erected by supporters of a local legislator, leading to a confrontation with public works officials.
Why it matters
This incident highlights issues regarding press freedom and the enforcement of local regulations against political encroachment.
The Puducherry police have arrested four persons on charges of assaulting a reporter of a Tamil daily while he was covering the removal of banners put up by supporters of Independent legislator Azhagu alias Azhaganantham representing Kadirgamam Assembly constituency on Sunday.
According to the police, reporter Rajkumar, was assaulted by four men when officials from the Public Works Department were removing banners illegally put up by the supporters to announce the inauguration of an MLA office on Vazhudavur Road.
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