New Delhi: Press Council of India has taken Suo motu Cognizance on the alleged attack on Journalist Arnab Goswami based on the media reports and called for a report from the Government of Maharashtra.
A statement issued by the apex body stated, “The Press Council of India is distressed to know about the alleged attack on Mr. Arnab Goswami purportedly for his views as a journalist. Every citizen in the Country including a journalist has the right to express their opinion which may not be palatable to many but this does not give anybody the authority to strangulate such Violence is not the answer even against bad journalism. The Council condemns this attack and expects the state government to apprehend the perpetrators of crime and they are brought to justice immediately.”
While taking suo motu cognizance in the matter, Hon’ble Chairman has directed the Government of Maharashtra, through the Chief Secretary and Commissioner of Police, Mumbai to submit a report on the facts of the case at the earliest.
