8 months ago
MP CM Orders Probe into Journalist Assault
A journalist named Pramod Sharma from Zee News was allegedly assaulted by police officers in the Ashta area of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh.
This happened during a protest by a group called Karni Sena.
The protest turned violent with people throwing stones and shouting slogans.
When the Zee News team arrived to cover the event, a fight broke out, and the police allegedly took the cameraman's camera and hurt the reporter.
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, has ordered a senior police officer to investigate what happened.
He also asked for the best medical care for the injured journalist, who is in the hospital.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav ordered an inquiry into the alleged assault of Zee News correspondent Pramod Sharma by police personnel in Sehore district.
The incident occurred during a protest by Karni Sena activists in the Ashta area, which escalated to stone-pelting and tension.
The Chief Minister directed the Director General of Police to ensure a fair and impartial inquiry by a senior officer.
Pramod Sharma is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital, and the Chief Minister instructed the Bhopal Collector to provide the best medical care.
The dispute arose when the Zee News team reached Ashta to cover the incident, leading to the alleged assault by police personnel.
- Who
- Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, Zee News correspondent Pramod Sharma, police personnel, Karni Sena activists
- What
- Assault on journalist, order for inquiry, protest and stone-pelting
- Where
- Ashta, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh
- When
- A few days ago (specific date not mentioned), inquiry ordered on Monday
- Why
- To ensure a fair and impartial inquiry into the alleged assault on the journalist and to provide medical care
Key facts
- Victim
- Pramod Sharma (Zee News correspondent)
- Location
- Ashta, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh
- Initiated By
- Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav
- Inquiry Ordered By
- Director General of Police
- Incident Trigger
- Protest by Karni Sena activists
- Injured Party
- Pramod Sharma
- Medical Care
- Provided by Bhopal Collector
