Crime & Law · India
Bengal Police File FIR Against Maktoob Media, Sparking Press Freedom Concerns
West Bengal Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Maktoob Media concerning a social media post that reportedly discussed allegations made by an MP against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The FIR has drawn widespread condemnation from press bodies, including the Press Club of India, which described the action as an "attack on press freedom." The Wire reported that the post was related to allegations against Amit Shah, while Scroll.in noted the FIR was over a report about an MP's allegations. Newslaundry highlighted the Press Club of India's condemnation.
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- Left (3): Newslaundry, Scroll.in, The Wire