I was attacked for exposing illegal activities!
The victim had lodged a complaint with the Adampan Police regarding the illegal activities in the area. Mr. Mayukaran filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on March 7, 2022.
Journalist Mayukaran was systematically attacked by some involved in such incidents as he was exposed to news related to illegal activities such as drug trafficking and sand mining. He has lodged a complaint with the police but no legal action has been taken so far. Citing his wife as an eyewitness, he expressed his displeasure that the police had not taken any action in the incident.
When the media exposes people involved in illegal activities, it is easy for the police to expedite legal action against them, but in this case the police refrain from collaborating with journalists and stand by them, proving that they are acting in a partisan manner. Mahu says this is a very problematic situation.
The security forces must act on behalf of journalists and the public who expose illegal activities. It’s fair. But the bias of the police in this case raises various issues.
In his complaint, Mayukaran called for the protection of freelance journalists. Journalists face serious threats and life-threatening exposure to illegal activities, which also affects their family life.
The fact that the police have not yet taken any legal action regarding the attack on Maukaran gives great impetus to those who engage in illegal activities and gives them more space to carry out their illegal activities without hindrance. It encourages people to engage in anti-social activities, and why do not the security forces pay attention to such incidents which set a false precedent for the society? Does not taking action show that there is no reduction in the risks that journalists face?
Maikaran’s failure to take a proper stand on the attack has again raised questions about his security. By naming his wife as a witness to the incident, his family may also have been threatened by this illegal gang.
– Journalist A. Mayukaran
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