Police have launched an investigation after a journalist was attacked for objecting to people allegedly drinking alcohol inside an anganwadi centre in Indore. The incident occurred on Tuesday night when Sagar Choukse, a local correspondent for a national English newspaper, returned home and found several individuals consuming alcohol inside the facility near his residence.
Choukse confronted the group, pointing out that the centre was intended for young children, and pregnant and lactating mothers. In response, the individuals allegedly began verbally abusing him and demanded money for more alcohol. When Choukse refused, the group reportedly assaulted him, and one of the men allegedly attempted to attack him with a large knife. The commotion attracted neighbours, causing the group to flee after threatening to kill Choukse.
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Pardesipura police station in-charge RD Kanwa said a case has been registered against Shubham Choukse, Kunal Pawar and a few others under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly assaulting the journalist.
A search is underway to track down the accused persons, he said.
Meanwhile, many journalists from the city reached the police station to lodge a protest and demand strict action against the alleged attackers.
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