Chennai Police Accused of Manhandling Journalists Covering Teacher’s Protest

A disturbing video has surfaced appearing to show Chennai police officers manhandling journalists while they were covering a teacher’s protest. The incident has raised serious questions about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in India.

Video Footage Shows Alleged Police Misconduct

The video, widely circulated online, appears to capture the moments when police officers physically pushed and shoved journalists who were attempting to document the protest. The footage also suggests verbal abuse was directed at the journalists.

Incident Sparks Outrage and Concerns about Press Freedom

This incident has sparked outrage among journalist organizations and press freedom advocates. Many are calling for a full investigation into the actions of the police officers involved. Concerns have been raised about the increasing challenges faced by journalists in India, particularly when covering sensitive issues like protests.