Srinagar: The Kashmir Press Club on Wednesday expressed grave concern over “series of FIRs” that have been filed against journalists in the Kashmir Valley.
“In the latest instance, one case has been registered against journalist and author Gowhar Geelani. His is the third such FIR in a row in last few days,” reads a statement issued by the KPC.
“Many scribes in the Valley have expressed anguish over these developments. The KPC stands in solidarity with all the members of the fraternity.”
While condemning and again seeking withdrawal of the FIR’s against Peerzada Ashiq, Masrat Zahra, KPC urged the authorities to withdraw the case against Gowhar Geelani as well.
“As already conveyed, the club on behalf of the fraternity will write a representation to the Press Club of India (PCI) detailing these issues and other grievances related to difficulties faced by media in their functioning during this pandemic,” it said, adding, “ In this regard a memorandum will also be written to the highest authorities including the LG of the UT of J&K.”
