New Delhi, March 21 -- The manhandling of female journalists and staff of United News of India (UNI) and subsequent sealing of its office by authorities in the national capital on Friday night, has triggered sharp condemnation from media bodies across the country.
Calling the incident a grave attack on press freedom, several journalist organisations denounced the action in strong terms and demanded accountability.
Reacting strongly to the incident, the Indian Journalist Association condemned the forcible eviction of journalists and staff from UNI's office. In a statement, describing the episode as "a direct attack on the freedom of the press," the association said it posed "a serious threat to democratic values and the fundamental right t...