MP Journalist Thrashed by Locals, 3 Accused Arrested

An electronic media journalist in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni was thrashed by locals on the intervening night of Friday, 12 November and Saturday, 13 November.

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An electronic media journalist in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district was thrashed by locals on the intervening night of Friday, 12 November and Saturday, 13 November.

Nishant Rajput had gone to cover a cultural programme. However, as it turned out, on the pretext of cultural programme, bar dancers had allegedly been called in for a dance show and gambling was underway.

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Some locals — allegedly engaged in gambling — thrashed the journalist, following which he had to be admitted in the district hospital, where he was given stitches.

An FIR has been registered in the case and all three accused, Anand Dongre, Kanhaiya Dongre and Golu Kandiya, have been arrested.

WHAT IS THE POLICE SAYING?

Kumar Prateek, Superintendent of Police Seoni has confirmed the arrests and said that interrogation is underway.

“Prima facie (it) doesn't look like any organised attack. There was probably some scuffle and the three arrested were drunk. They attacked the reporter after some tussle between them".

Kumar Prateek, SP Seoni

"We have cornered almost all major groups involved in the gambling in the district and this doesn't look like any organised gambling session,” the SP added.