Nagaland Press Association (NPA) and Dimapur Press Club (DPC) have condemned the behaviour of some bandh enforcers who intimidated and threatened the journalists covering the JCC bandh in Dimapur town on Saturday.
In a press release, NPA expressed its deep shock and anguish over the “unruly behaviour” of some volunteers who reportedly passed abusive language to the media persons on duty and also threatened to their movement during the bandh. NPA has expressed hope that the responsible leadership of JCC would be able to discipline their own volunteers with sense of great responsibility and maturity.
DPC also expressed dismay at the actions of some volunteers and said that journalists on duty, even after producing identify cards, were reportedly warned not to frequently cross by the main road. It said some volunteers even threatened to burn the press vehicle. In a press release, DPC president, Moa Longkumer, and general secretary, Henlly Phom, condemned the “ignorant behaviour” of volunteers who prevented journalists from performing their duties even after JCC exempted press from the bandh. DPC has appealed to the responsible organisations to ensure security of journalists on duty.
JCC apologizes for incidents
Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) in a statement, expressed sincere apology to the press/media and medical staff for the misconduct of some volunteers during the bandh. Further, JCC said it has taken serious note of some police personnel moving around freely even while not on duty. The committee has asked public as well as police personnel off-duty to honour and respect the will and aspiration of the Naga people during the bandh period.
Meanwhile, JCC has also asked DMC garbage collectors to stop collection around Dimapur with effect from January 30 in view of the bandh.
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