Manchanabad: Journalist community protests against police brutality

Gemini said
In Manchanabad (Bahawalnagar district), the journalist community recently launched a series of protests following allegations of police brutality and the “illegal” registration of cases against local media persons.

The tension escalated when local journalists claimed that police officials were using high-handed tactics to suppress reporting on administrative irregularities and sensitive local issues.

Key Developments in the Protest
The Catalyst: The protests were sparked by reports of a local journalist being allegedly manhandled and humiliated by police officers. Following this, multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered against media practitioners, which the community labels as “retaliatory.”

The Sit-In: Members of the Manchanabad Press Club and various unions of journalists staged demonstrations outside the Assistant Commissioner’s office and local police stations.

Demands for Accountability: Protesters are demanding:

The immediate quashing of “fake” FIRs against journalists.

Strict disciplinary action against the Station House Officer (SHO) and involved personnel.

A guarantee of safety for field reporters covering local governance.

Solidarity: The movement has gained support from the district-level Bahawalnagar journalist bodies and local bar associations, who have threatened to expand the protest to the DPO (District Police Officer) office if their grievances are not addressed.
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