North-East India Maintains No Journalist Murders for Eight Years

The North-East region of India has not seen any journalist murders for nearly eight years, which is a big improvement.

This area used to be very dangerous for journalists, with many killings in the past.

In 2025, India as a whole has seen seven journalist murders, but the North-East has remained safe.

Other countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar have also seen journalist killings this year.

The region has also lost some journalists to COVID-19, but no murders have been reported.

Some state governments have given money to the families of journalists who died from COVID-19, but the North-Eastern states have not done much to help.