According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, the CM took cognisance of the matter in which Zee News correspondent Pramod Sharma was allegedly assaulted by police personnel.
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In a case relating to the alleged assault of an electronic media journalist by police personnel in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh a few days ago, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Monday ordered an inquiry into the incident.
According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, the CM took cognisance of the matter in which Zee News correspondent Pramod Sharma was allegedly assaulted by police personnel.
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The statement added that the Chief Minister has directed the Director General of Police to ensure a fair and impartial inquiry by a senior police officer.
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The statement further said that Yadav wished the journalist a speedy recovery, as he is currently undergoing treatment in hospital. The Chief Minister also instructed the Bhopal Collector to ensure that the best possible medical care is provided.
The incident occurred in the Ashta area of Sehore district a few days ago during a protest by Karni Sena activists. Slogans of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ were reportedly raised during the agitation.
The situation later escalated, leading to stone-pelting and tension in the area.
It is alleged that when a Zee News team reached Ashta to cover the incident, a dispute arose during the reporting, following which police personnel allegedly snatched the cameraman’s camera and assaulted reporter Pramod Sharma.
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