ONLY KASHMIR CORRESPONDENT BEATEN UP BY POLICE

Srinagar, Mar 26 (Only Kashmir): Muneeb ul Islam, a photojournalist working for Only Kashmir and a local News Agency CNS, was beaten up by Police when on Tuesday when he was covering the protests in Anantnag Kashmir, over the death of a youth.  “I was covering the event in the meanwhile policemen present there snatched my camera and beat me ruthlessly. When I complained to DIG, South Kashmir, he simply said that he will look into the matter,” Muneeb-ul-Islam said.” While condemning this unfortunate act Chief Patron Only Kashmir Bilal Bashir Bhat termed this attack on freedom of press, this is not a violation of Human Rights but a brutal attack of journalism in Kashmir. He appealed all those persons, parties and scribes who believe in freedom of Press should oppose this action and stand with victim journalist, Muneeb ul Islam. 

Meanwhile Jammu and Kashmir Young Journalist Association has also condemned the attack. (OK)