AAC condemns harassment, intimidation against press


Sringar, Oct 21 (KNS): Awami Action Committee (AAC) on Wednesday condemns the harassment and intimidation attempts by the authorities , against newspapers and journalists for speaking the truth to power and being independent in their reportage like the editors of Kashmir Times Ms Bhasin and her team and M Aslam of KNS and his team .

According to statement issued to KNS AAC said Sealing offices, residences of Kashmir Times , Kashmir News Service -duly allotted by the estates department without notice , first in Jammu and then in srinagar is very unfortunate and reeks of revenge. Besides members of media fraternity are repeatedly coerced and intimidated with charges under draconian laws .

It further expressed solidarity with the editors of these newspapers and news agencies and their teams.
people of Kashmir acknowledge and value the courage and steadfastness of such media houses in the face of severe harassment it added (KNS) 

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