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Crime
Journalists hold candle march in Saharsa demanding arrests after alleged hospital assault
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 03:31 PM
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Reporters in Saharsa staged a candle-lit march on Tuesday evening, demanding the arrest of those accused of assaulting a journalist at the district hospital and a fair investigation.
On Tuesday evening, a group of journalists from Saharsa district organized a candle-lit march to protest an alleged assault on a colleague at Saharsa Sadar Hospital. The demonstration began outside the district council premises and proceeded to Veer Kunwar Singh Chowk, where participants gathered for a brief rally.
The journalists demanded the immediate arrest of the individuals they say were involved in the attack and called for an impartial inquiry into the incident. They highlighted concerns over the delay in any official action, urging authorities to act swiftly to uphold press freedom and safety.
Local police officials were present at the rally but did not provide details on any ongoing investigation. The march concluded without any reported incidents, but the reporters reiterated their resolve to keep pressing for accountability.
The incident has sparked broader discussions among media circles in Bihar about the protection of journalists and the need for prompt legal response to any threats against them.
The journalists demanded the immediate arrest of the individuals they say were involved in the attack and called for an impartial inquiry into the incident. They highlighted concerns over the delay in any official action, urging authorities to act swiftly to uphold press freedom and safety.
Local police officials were present at the rally but did not provide details on any ongoing investigation. The march concluded without any reported incidents, but the reporters reiterated their resolve to keep pressing for accountability.
The incident has sparked broader discussions among media circles in Bihar about the protection of journalists and the need for prompt legal response to any threats against them.