Haryana khap plans Oct. 22 sit-in over news anchor’s arrest
A Haryana-based khap has announced an indefinite sit-in protest starting October 22 to demand the release of news anchor Sudesh Nain. The anchor was arrested following a sting operation regarding drug abuse in the Chief Minister's constituency, which authorities claim involved blackmail.
Why it matters
The case highlights growing tensions between local community organizations and the state government regarding press freedom and the handling of investigative journalism.
Haryana khap plans Oct. 22 sit-in over news anchor’s arrest left A Binain khap meeting in progress in Jind, Haryana, on Thursday. Special arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/18qal0/article71589907.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Binain%20Khap.jpg ndpwn Binain Khap GURUGRAM: The Binaian khap in Haryana’s Jind has announced an indefinite sit-in from October 22 to demand the release of news anchor Sudesh Nain, arrested along with four others in a case involving an alleged fake sting operation and blackmail. The news channel had run a story alleging rise in drug abuse in Chief Minister Nayab Saini’s Assembly constituency Ladwa. Announcing the decision at a khap meeting in Jind on Thursday, khap president Raghubir Nain said the agitation would be led by launched under the khap leadership, with participation from khaps across North India, farmers’ organisations, employees’ unions and other workers’ organisations. He said that Ms. Sudesh, a resident of a local village, was their “own daughter”. Mr.
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