National Human Rights Commission: On 22-10-2025, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognizance of the reported attacks on three journalists in Kerala and Manipur on 31-08-2025, and Tripura on 21-09-2025.
As per the media reports, the first journalist was attacked while covering a flower festival in Laii Village, Senapathi, Manipur. He was shot twice with an air gun, causing severe injuries. In Kerala, the second journalist was assaulted by a group of people when he reached Mangattukavala while returning from a wedding function.
Lastly, the third journalist was assaulted by a group of miscreants with sticks and sharp weapons while he was attending a clothes distribution program organised by a political party in Hezamara, Tripura. His motorcycle was also stolen.
Reportedly, all three journalists were hospitalised for treatment, and cases were registered by the police.
Accordingly, the NHRC issued notices to the Director Generals of Police of the three states, calling for detailed reports within two weeks.