IMPHAL, Jul 19 : Chief Minister N Biren Singh has ordered the DGP to investigate the issue of a RIMS staff allegedly harassing media persons who went to gather news in connection with a complaint about charging dialysis fees from a patient despite the implementation of Prime Minister National Dialysis Programme in the State and to take up necessary action against those involved.
The Editors’ Guild, Manipur has strongly condemned the act of mistreating reporters by RIMS staff and said that it is a direct challenge to the freedom of the press. EGM demanded appropriate action against the erring employees of RIMS.
The Reporters Forum, Manipur (REFORM) which has recently been revived has also strongly condemned the incident.
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