Archive · 31 May 2025
NHRC Demands Report on Odisha Journalist Assault
A news reporter was attacked while looking into claims about a new building project.
Some people were angry and hurt the reporter, tying him up and beating him.
They also broke his phone and camera to stop him from reporting what happened.
A group that protects people's rights has now asked the government to investigate because the attack was wrong.
A TV journalist was assaulted in Kulthipali village, Odisha.
The journalist was investigating a construction site when attacked.
Local residents allegedly tied, paraded, and beat the journalist.
The journalist's mobile phones and video camera were destroyed.
NHRC issued notice to the DGP seeking a report on the assault.
- Who
- A TV journalist, the NHRC, and the Balangir police.
- What
- The NHRC has issued a notice to the DGP regarding the assault of a journalist.
- When
- The assault occurred on May 25, 2025; the NHRC issued the notice shortly after.
- Where
- Kulthipali village in Balangir district, Odisha.
- Why
- The journalist was assaulted while investigating alleged corruption related to the construction of a retaining wall.
Victim and NHRC
Alleged Perpetrators
Assault Justification
Victim and NHRC
The journalist was a victim of an assault, tied up, paraded, and beaten while investigating the alleged corruption, which constitutes a human rights violation.
Alleged Perpetrators
Local residents allegedly assaulted the journalist due to the investigation into construction, and accusations of corruption.
- Date of Assault
- May 25, 2025
- Location of Incident
- Kulthipali village, Balangir district, Odisha
- NHRC Action
- Issued notice to DGP
- Investigation Trigger
- Allegations of corruption in construction
- Project Value
- Rs 10 lakh
- Arrests Made
- Five individuals, including Gajendra Dalei
- Deadline for Report
- Two weeks
