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Journalist Sneha Barve Threatened: Calls for Safety Rise

8/4/2025

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The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to prioritize the safety of journalist Sneha Barve, who faced death threats following a vicious assault while covering illegal construction. With the main suspect still at large, fears for press safety in India continue to mount.

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The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to prioritize the safety of journalist Sneha Barve, who faced death threats following a vicious assault while covering illegal construction. With the main suspect still at large, fears for press safety in India continue to mount.