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The journalists here have drawn the attention of the administration against the threat given to the journalists by Hark Sampang, the city head of Dharan and his supporters.
On the day of International Human Rights Day, on Tuesday, under the leadership of Nepal Journalist Federation Sunsari, journalist Harsh Subba, Federation Sunsari President Janakrishi Rai, Panchthar President Giriraj Baskota and Terathum President Amrit Bastola have submitted a letter of attention to Lakshmi Prasad Regmi, Head of Area Administration Office in Dharan.
Even though the Constitution of Nepal guarantees full freedom of the press in its preamble and provides the fundamental right to speak and write freely, Mayor Sampang is calling for the boycott of journalists saying that it will end journalism and make them unable to live in Nepal. Acknowledging the letter of attention, the head of the office Regmi said that since the law is equal for everyone, he will proceed with the process from his level according to the law.
previously On Saturday, Sunsari journalists held a silent rally demanding press freedom. Journalists protested after Sampang threatened them through social media for writing news. Journalists participating in the silent procession protested saying that the city chief Sampang had directly interfered with the freedom of the press.
