The equipment of journalists is pictured next to a placard during a protest near the Indian parliament over the murder of journalists, in New Delhi on March 27, 2018. | Photo Credit: AFPmore-inUN chief Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the deaths of two journalists in India and the violence against mediapersons across the globe. Mr. Haq was responding to a question on the UN’s response to the recent deaths of two Indian journalists in the line of duty. Sharma had complained about threats to his life after he carried out a sting operation on illegal sand mining. Advocacy group The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemned the killings, and called on the Indian authorities to determine the motive and bring to justice those responsible for Sharma’s death.

Source: The Hindu March 28, 2018 04:18 UTC