Indian Journalist Association of Muzaffarpur have submitted a memorandum against the attack on journalists in Patna addressing to the Governor and Chief Minister through the District Magistrate.

The Indian Journalist Association strongly condemns the attack on journalists.

Muzaffarpur, Bihar.

Mr. Santosh Kumar, State Senior Vice President of the Indian Journalist Association of Bihar, met with Muzaffarpur District Magistrate Kumar Gaurav and submitted a memorandum addressed to the Honorable Chief Minister, Government of Bihar, and the Honorable Governor of Bihar, strongly condemning the incident of mistreatment, assault, and attack on journalists covering news during a protest in Patna on July 22, 2026. Muzaffarpur District President Manjay Kumar and Senior Vice President Brahmadev Kushwaha were also present.

The memorandum stated that journalists are the fourth pillar of democracy. It is their constitutional responsibility to impartially collect and disseminate news. Violent behavior against journalists during coverage not only violates their freedom of expression but also poses a serious threat to democratic values and independent journalism.

The Indian Journalist Association has demanded from the state government that an impartial and timely investigation be conducted into the incident, the perpetrators be identified, and strict legal action be taken against them. The injured journalists should also be provided with adequate medical care and necessary assistance.

The association also demanded that in the future, the safety of life, property, and work of journalists be ensured during coverage of any demonstration, movement, or sensitive incident, and that effective security arrangements and necessary guidelines be issued to prevent incidents of violence and harassment against journalists.

Mr. Santosh Kumar stated that the safety of journalists is a matter closely linked to the security of democracy. The government should take cognizance of this serious matter and take prompt and effective action so that journalists can fearlessly discharge their duties.

Today, Mr. Manjay Kumar, District President of Indian Journalist Association, Muzaffarpur, and Bureau Chief of News Line Network, and Senior Vice President and Chief Editor of Mauryadhwaj Express, Brahmadev Kushwaha, were honored by State Senior Vice President Mr. Santosh Kumar by presenting them with the organization's identity cards.

A copy of the memorandum has also been sent to the Press Council of India, National Human Rights Commission, Chief Secretary, Bihar and Director General of Police (DGP), Bihar for necessary action and information.

On this occasion, Muzaffarpur District President Manjay Kumar, District Senior Vice President Brahmadev Kushwaha, Mirza Mehndi Abbas, Sushil Kumar, Juhi Kumari, Rahul Rana, Umashankar Giri, Ajit Kumar were present.