GUJ flays assault on correspondent
HERALD REPORTER
PANJIM, APRIL 25
The Goa Union of Journalists (GUJ) has condemned the assault on Herald correspondent John Fernandes and Pobre Fernandes, who were assaulted by two persons on Friday.
It may be recalled that Herald’s correspondent John Fernandes and Pobre Fernandes were assaulted on Friday, when John tried to click photos of mining traffic congestion at Quepem.
John Fernandes and Pobre Fernandes later filed a police complaint against the accused, Prasad Faldessai and Eupociano Pereira with the Quepem police. Faldessai and Pereira later filed a counter police complaint accusing John and Pobre of blocking the mining traffic.
GUJ president Prakash Kamat today strongly condemned the incident and has demanded immediate action against the accused.
“The incidents against journalists have been increasing due to the inaction by the police,” Kamat said.
