{"id":7371,"date":"2026-09-05T07:46:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T02:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=7371"},"modified":"2026-09-09T06:04:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T00:19:43","slug":"saarc-journalists-forum-strongly-condemns-brutal-police-assault-on-female-journalists-in-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=7371","title":{"rendered":"SAARC Journalists Forum Strongly Condemns Brutal Police Assault on Female Journalists in Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Kathmandu, September 5, 2026 &#8211; SAARC Journalists Forum (SJF) has issued a press release expressing deep outrage and unequivocal condemnation regarding the recent physical assault and inhumane treatment inflicted upon journalists Shaheen Khan and Nafeesa Khan by Delhi police.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">According to reports, Shaheen Khan, a journalist working for \u20184PM\u2019, was violently dragged by her hair, slammed to the ground, and subjected to physical assault including kicks and punches while attempting to ask a question to the Chief Minister of Delhi during her professional duties. The SJF described this act as a severe blow to press freedom and a grave violation of fundamental human rights across the South Asian region.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">In a press statement signed by SJF President Raju Lama, the forum put forward four key demands to the authorities:<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">1. Independent High-Level Inquiry:<\/span><\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Conduct an impartial and transparent investigation under the direct supervision of a sitting Supreme Court judge, while securing all relevant CCTV footage as evidence.<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">2. Exemplary Punishment for Culprits:<\/span><\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Register immediate criminal charges against the police personnel involved in the assault and suspend them pending strict legal action.<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">3. Justice and Security Assured:<\/span><\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Guarantee the full safety and security of the victims, Shaheen Khan and Nafeesa Khan, ensuring complete accountability.<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">4. Protection of Journalists:<\/span><\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Ensure total freedom and safety for media professionals, particularly female journalists, while performing their duties in the line of work.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The SAARC Journalists Forum firmly asserted that any attack on journalists represents a direct assault on the democratic framework and freedom of expression throughout South Asia, pledging its full solidarity with the victimized journalists until complete justice is served.<\/span><\/span><!--\/data\/user\/0\/com.samsung.android.app.notes\/files\/clipdata\/clipdata_bodytext_260905_074304_350.sdocx--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kathmandu, September 5, 2026 &#8211; SAARC Journalists Forum (SJF) has issued a press release expressing deep outrage and unequivocal condemnation regarding the recent physical assault and inhumane treatment inflicted upon journalists Shaheen Khan and Nafeesa Khan by Delhi police. 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