8 December 2009

Alert

Journalist found unconscious after receiving threatening messages


Incident details

Assault

Tika Bista, Journalist
(FNJ/IFEX) - Tika Bista, a councillor for the Federation of Nepali Journalists' (FNJ) central committee and a member of FNJ Rukum District Chapter, was found in an unconscious state in a bush near her home by friends at around noon on 8 December 2009. A laptop and two mobile phones belonging to Bista were found damaged nearby. Documents written by the journalist were also scattered around the area. She sustained injuries to her head, leg and arms.

Bista received a threatening call on 29 November over an article she wrote in which she criticized the UCPN Maoist party. The call left her very disturbed.

Bista is undergoing treatment in Rukum District Hospital. Doctors at the hospital have referred her to Kathmandu for further treatment. The FNJ is making every attempt to comply with their recommendation.

Meanwhile, the FNJ is urging the local administration and the police to investigate the matter, uncover the facts and punish those responsible.

Source:

Federation of Nepali Journalists
Media Village, Tilganga
Kathmandu
Nepal
fnjnepal (@) mail.com.np
Phone: +977 1 4112763
Fax: +977 1 4112785
 

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