EEditors of four Nagaland-based newspapers, said they were disturbed and deeply concerned to learn that unidentified person(s) fired a shot near the gate of Nagaland Post at around 9:02 pm on June 23(Thursday).
The Editors – Akum Longchari (Morung Express); Wapong Longkumer(Eastern Mirror);M.Kire(Capi) and K.Temjen Jamir(Tir Yimyim)-also expressed confidence that police would earnestly investigate the pursue all possible means to unearth the roots of the incident.
In the joint statement, the Editors also emphasised on the need for the government of Nagaland, to take appropriate measures to ensure public security and create a safe environment for all.
They also reaffirmed that the values and principles of the freedom of the press were invariably interrelated with the safety and well-being of the public.
The four Editors further cautioned that any attempt to “coerce, threaten or obstruct the voices of Freedom of the Press, will only undermine the democratic foundations and practices of the society”.
They expressed the belief that the government of Nagaland would take all necessary steps to make certain and provide safe working environment for journalists.
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