Shiv Sena Archives - Committee to Protect Journalists

A screenshot from TV9 Marathi's YouTube channel shows members of a crowd attacking the broadcaster's staff.

In India, party activists beat TV journalists during live broadcast of show

August 29, 2018 2:18 PM EDT

New Delhi, August 29, 2018–A group of people suspected of being supporters of the far-right Shiv Sena political party attacked several journalists including the producer, Rahul Zori, during a live broadcast of a show for the privately owned broadcaster TV9 Marathi. The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on Maharashtra police to thoroughly investigate the…

Arrests over Facebook comments fan debate in India

November 20, 2012 2:10 PM EST

The arrest of two women in India this week because of posting and “liking” an opinion on Facebook has further inflamed debate over the right to freedom of expression in the world’s largest democracy.

Indian media group targeted by violence

January 30, 2012 1:44 PM EST

New York, January 30, 2012–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the attack on an Indian media group’s offices by rightwing Hindu nationalists protesting a local newspaper’s coverage of their internal politics.