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Alerts - India (Kashmir)

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Kashmir (India)

CJFE concerned about security forces' attacks on journalists

In an open letter to the Indian authorities, CJFE expresses its concern over recent attacks against journalists in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir (India)

Journalists assaulted by police in Kashmir

Four journalists were reportedly assaulted by Central Reserve Police Force personnel while covering protests that took place after Friday prayers in the city of Srinagar.

Kashmir (India)

IFJ concerned by attack on journalists in Kashmir

Two journalists suffered serious injuries during a confrontation between political demonstrators and security forces.

India / Kashmir (India)

Reporters' movements restricted, broadcaster shut down

Security forces did not allow journalists to move in the region's capital, Srinagar, during the area's curfew, even though they had passes issued by the government.

Kashmir (India)

Assault undermines claim of restored press rights in Kashmir, says IFJ

Journalist Riyaz Masroor was attacked by police while on his way to collect a curfew pass from the state government's Information Department.

Kashmir (India)

Blaming the messenger no solution to Kashmir disturbances, says IFJ

The curfew that started in June 2010 was extended to cover the movement of all civilians, and word was put out that press passes would no longer be honoured.

Kashmir (India)

Journalists injured in attack by police and security personnel

(IFJ/IFEX) - The following is an IFJ media release:

Kashmir (India)

Police ordered to single out journalists for particularly stringent enforcement of curfew, says IFJ

(IFJ/IFEX) - The following is a 26 August 2008 IFJ media release:

Kashmir (India)

Cameraman shot dead by security forces; media shut down as work impeded by curfew; "Daily Excelsior" issues burned

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 29 August 2008 CPJ press release:

Kashmir (India)

Newspaper correspondent's home raided

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders deplores the 26 Augusty 2008 raid by members of the counter intelligence agency on the home of Shujaat Bukhari, "The Hindu" daily newspaper's correspondent in Srinagar. Bukhari, who was not at home at the time, was told by his family that the agents were looking for two Kashmiri leaders.

Kashmir (India)

Several journalists assaulted, injured by security forces, TV stations, newspapers censored

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders calls on the Indian authorities to put an immediate stop to the censorship and violence against the media in Kashmir that has been prompted by a wave of protests against Indian rule. At least 13 journalists were beaten by police on 24 August 2008 in Srinagar, local TV stations are being censored and a curfew is making it hard for newspapers to bring out their issues.

Kashmir (India)

Apparent ban on Pakistani stations lifted; IFJ calls for clarification of broadcasting law

(IFJ/IFEX) - The following is a 1 May 2008 IFJ media release:

Kashmir (India)

Cable operators prohibited from carrying several Pakistani TV stations

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders calls on the federal government in New Delhi to explain why cable TV operators in the northwestern state of Jammu and Kashmir have been forbidden to carry several Pakistani TV channels. The organisation calls on the Indian authorities in charge of regulating the broadcast media to lift the ban and find a lasting solution that allows Kashmiris to watch the stations they want.

Kashmir (India)

Journalist arrested: RSF calls for explanations

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders has urged the Indian authorities, particularly Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, to provide clear and objective information about the detention of Abdul Rouf, an editor with the "Srinagar News", and his wife Zeenat Rouf.

Kashmir (India)

Kidnapping and attempt on newspaper reporter's life

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders has condemned an attempt on the life of Shujaat Bukhari, the Kashmir correspondent of the national English-language daily "The Hindu", on 10 June 2006 in Srinagar. He was kidnapped and driven out of the city centre, but when one of his abductors tried to shoot him, the gun jammed.

Kashmir (India)

IFJ concerned over death of freelance journalist Asiya Jeelani, injuring of others

(IFJ/IFEX) - In a 29 April 2004 letter to Indian Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the IFJ expressed deep concern over the death of freelance journalist Asiya Jeelani and the injuring of Khurram Parvez and Kumar Bharti.

Kashmir (India)

Security concerns for media in Kashmir grow after journalist and driver killed in mine explosion, others wounded

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 22 April 2004 CPJ press release:

Kashmir (India)

Militant group threatens to kill journalists

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 30 April 2003 CPJ press release:

Kashmir (India)

State-owned radio and television offices attacked

Kashmir (India)

Discriminatory use of official advertising in Kashmir

Kashmir (India)

CPJ condemns journalist's murder

Kashmir (India)

Journalist killed in Kashmir

Kashmir (India)

CPJ welcomes release of Kashmiri journalist Iftikhar Gilani

Kashmir (India)

Indian military says detained journalist Iftikhar Gilani is innocent

Kashmir (India)

Kashmiri journalist formally charged with spying for Pakistan

Kashmir (India)

Editor shot in Srinagar