Sand Mining Archives - Committee to Protect Journalists

Indian journalist Pratap Patra is seen following the May 30 attack allegedly in response to his coverage of local sand mining. (Image via Samaja Newspaper, used with permission)

Indian journalist Pratap Patra attacked over sand mining investigation

June 4, 2019 4:20 PM EDT

New Delhi, June 4, 2019 — Indian authorities should swiftly investigate the attack on journalist Pratap Patra and hold those responsible to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Journalists covering alleged illegal sand mining attacked in India’s Punjab state

August 1, 2018 3:13 PM EDT

New Delhi, August 1, 2018–The Punjab state government must ensure a thorough and credible investigation into an attack on News18 Punjab journalists and bring the perpetrators to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.