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Satheesan Warns Strict Action Over Cyber Attacks on Journalist’s Family
Journalist Jijo John Puthenzheth died on Wednesday at age 54.
After his death, some people posted hateful comments about him and his family online.
V.D. Satheesan said this behavior was cruel and unacceptable.
He warned that the people responsible could face legal action.
Some of Jijo’s past reports had criticized political groups.
This raised concerns that the online abuse may have been politically motivated.
Jijo was known for important investigative reporting and had won a national journalism award.
The incident has renewed debate about keeping political disagreements respectful, even after someone dies.
V.D. Satheesan warned of strict legal action over online abuse targeting deceased journalist Jijo John Puthenzheth and his family.
Jijo, 54, died of cardiac arrest on Wednesday morning, after which abusive social-media comments reportedly appeared.
Authorities will consider complaints filed by the Ernakulam Press Club and Jijo’s friends, according to Satheesan.
The abuse may have been linked to political hostility over Jijo’s investigative reporting, including reports critical of the Left and CPI-M.
Jijo worked with Malayala Manorama’s Kochi unit and received the Ramnath Goenka Award in 2015.
- Who
- V.D. Satheesan, journalist Jijo John Puthenzheth, his family, and the people accused of posting abusive online comments.
- What
- Satheesan warned of strict legal action over cyber attacks and hateful comments targeting Jijo and his family after Jijo’s death.
- Where
- The cyber attacks occurred on social media, involving Jijo’s family and associates in Kerala.
- When
- The warning was issued on Friday; Jijo died on Wednesday morning.
- Why
- The abuse may have been connected to political hostility over Jijo’s investigative reports and professional work.
Key facts
- Journalist
- Jijo John Puthenzheth
- Age at death
- 54
- Cause of death
- Cardiac arrest
- Employer
- Malayala Manorama’s Kochi unit
- Award
- Ramnath Goenka Award, 2015
- Complaints
- Filed by the Ernakulam Press Club and Jijo’s friends
- Government response
- Strict legal action was promised without compromise
Quotes
V.D. Satheesan
Kerala Chief Minister who condemned the online abuse and warned of legal action.
“Insulting a journalist over the discharge of his professional duty, and insulting even his death in the name of political hostility, is wholly unbecoming of a democratic society.”
thehansindia.com
“What humanity do those who spread hatred from identifiable and anonymous IDs speak of? What human values do they speak of?”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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