Journalists Rally in Bhopal Over Arrest of Colleague

In Bhopal, journalists protested the arrest of Kuldeep Singoria, a former Hindi daily employee, following his apprehension in connection with an accident. Accusations claim police fabricated charges, including assault and extortion. Kuldeep's bail was granted by a sessions court amidst significant media scrutiny and political attention.

A wave of protests struck Bhopal as journalists rallied against the arrest of Kuldeep Singoria, a former employee of a national Hindi daily. Singoria was detained in connection with a March 20 accident.

Police officials, including Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sanjay Agrawal, faced backlash amid allegations of fabricating charges. The sessions court later issued bail to Singoria.

The incident has sparked political interest, prompting Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and former Chief Minister Kamal Nath to demand a fair investigation. The overarching sentiment is a call for justice within the press community.

(With inputs from agencies.)