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Photo: Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of India's West Bengal state and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) party chairperson addresses supporters during a public gathering in Kolkata on July 21, 2025. (Phot: AFP/Dibyangshu Sarkar)

At least 4 Indian journalists assaulted while covering protests in West Bengal

New Delhi, January 20, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the Indian state of West Bengal to swiftly investigate those responsible for assaulting at least four journalists covering recent protests and ensure the safety of all reporters, especially as the state heads into elections in the next few months. On January 16,…

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Journalist Santu Pan of Republic Bangla is arrested by police live on air in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, on February 19, 2024.

Indian journalist Santu Pan arrested, 3 others assaulted in West Bengal violence

New Delhi, February 21, 2024—Indian authorities must drop the charges against journalist Santu Pan, who was arrested live on air while reporting on allegations of abuse by West Bengal officials, and investigate the earlier assault of three journalists reporting on clashes related to one of those officials, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Thursday….

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