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Journalist Assaulted in Odisha: Urgent Call for Investigation

5/29/2025

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On May 28, 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists called for an urgent investigation into the vicious attack on journalist Bijay Pradhan in Odisha. While covering local construction irregularities, Pradhan was assaulted, and though five suspects are in custody, he remains fearful of future threats. This incident underscores the alarming rise in violence against journalists in India.

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On May 28, 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists called for an urgent investigation into the vicious attack on journalist Bijay Pradhan in Odisha. While covering local construction irregularities, Pradhan was assaulted, and though five suspects are in custody, he remains fearful of future threats. This incident underscores the alarming rise in violence against journalists in India.