Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Mangaluru Police Commissioner Talks Fearless Journalism
The Police Commissioner of Mangaluru, Sudhir Kumar Reddy, spoke about how important it is for journalists to be brave and tell the truth.
He said that journalism is meaningless if it is not done fearlessly.
He mentioned the story of a journalist who showed great courage and how media helped bring people together after a genocide.
Reddy also warned journalists not to rush and publish information without checking it first.
Accuracy and truth are the most important things.
He wants journalists to write from the heart and help make society better by exposing what's wrong.
Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy emphasized the importance of fearless reporting in journalism.
Reddy cited Anna Politkovskaya's example to highlight the necessity of courage for journalists.
He spoke about the role of media in post-genocide Rwanda, emphasizing their influence on community reconciliation.
Accuracy and truth are more important than speed when reporting, as per Reddy's statement.
The commissioner called for conscientious and compassionate journalism to dispel societal darkness.
- Who
- Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy
- What
- Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy addressed the importance of fearless reporting.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Press Club, Mangaluru
- Why
- To highlight the significance of courageous and truthful journalism.
- Speaker
- Sudhir Kumar Reddy, Mangaluru Police Commissioner
- Event
- Brand Mangaluru Award presentation
- Organized by
- Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists’ Association
- Award Recipient
- Vijay Kotian
- Key Message
- Prioritize truth, accuracy, and courage in reporting.