Srinagar March 05 (KNS): Kashmir editor’s guild has expressed concern over the recurrent incidents of media bashing in the Valley.

Statement issued to news agency-kashmir news service (KNS) reads, While on Friday, a group of journalists covering the Friday congregation at Jamia masjid was roughed up by the security personnel, a senior journalist has been asked to vacate his official residence for unexplained reasons.

At least two photo journalists were beaten while covering a protest demonstration after the Friday congregation was over.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThis happened in presence of some senior journalists who were also covering the development.

KEG reiterates its stand that a free media is in everybody’s interest and should be permitted to operate without obstructions.

 A free media is fundamental to democracy. The guild is calling upon the security grid to ensure the media operates freely without becoming the news.(KNS)