Archive · 30 May 2025
UP Journalist and Wife Consume Poison, Alleging Harassment
A journalist and his wife in India took poison and are now in the hospital.
They said an official and a local leader were bothering them.
The journalist wrote a news story about bad building work, like using cheap yellow bricks.
After the story came out, the officials allegedly made the journalist's life difficult by making accusations against him.
The journalist said the officials pressured him and his wife, which led them to take this drastic step.
The police are now looking into what happened.
A journalist and his wife consumed poison in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, alleging harassment.
The couple accused SDM Nagendra Pandey and Nagar Panchayat Chairman Shyam Bihari Bhojpal of targeting them.
Israr claimed he was targeted for reporting on substandard construction work.
A false extortion case was filed against Israr after he published a report.
Both are currently undergoing treatment at the district medical college.
- Who
- A journalist, Israr, and his wife.
- What
- The journalist and his wife consumed poison and accused an SDM and Nagar Panchayat Chairman of harassment.
- When
- May 30, 2025
- Where
- Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The couple consumed poison due to alleged harassment related to a news report.
Couple's Claims
Accused Officials
Harassment
Couple's Claims
The journalist and his wife claim they were harassed and faced pressure.
Accused Officials
The official and chairman haven't publicly responded to the allegations.
- Victims
- Israr (journalist) and his wife
- Location
- Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh
- Accused
- SDM Nagendra Pandey and Nagar Panchayat Chairman Shyam Bihari Bhojpal
- Allegation
- Harassment and inappropriate behavior
- Reason for harassment
- News report on substandard construction
- Action Taken
- Police investigation underway
- Medical Status
- Undergoing treatment at district medical college