A journalist was threatened by the club secretary in Sirohi for a report on Swaroop Club. The District Collector has ordered an investigation into the club's activities and the threat.
Recently, a news report raised questions about the functioning of Sirohi's Swaroop Club. The report stated that the identity of this club, established for sports and cultural activities, is now changing.
There is talk in the city that by evening, the club allegedly becomes a hub for activities like liquor parties and gambling. Many citizens have expressed concern over this situation and have demanded that the club be run according to its original objectives.
It is alleged that after this news was broadcast, the club's secretary, Natwar Singh, called Zee Rajasthan's correspondent, Sharad Tak.
During the conversation, the secretary allegedly threatened the journalist with dire consequences. He said that he would get his journalism license cancelled and would also file a defamation suit.
According to the allegation, the threats did not stop there. The secretary allegedly also used phrases like "will throw you out of Sirohi" and "will beat you up and send you away."
In the phone conversation, the secretary also questioned how the journalist entered the club without permission and why he made a video. Meanwhile, the correspondent continued to present his side peacefully.
Following this incident, the Zee Rajasthan correspondent has filed a written complaint at the concerned police station.
Taking note of the seriousness of the matter, District Collector Rohitashva Singh Tomar has ordered an investigation into the entire episode. The investigation will cover both aspects: the threat to the journalist and the alleged activities going on in the club.
This incident has raised several serious questions. Is it appropriate to threaten a journalist in this manner for disagreeing with a news report? This incident is being seen as an attempt to intimidate questioning journalism, which is not in line with democratic values. Now, the eyes of the entire district are on the investigation in this matter and the accountability of the Swaroop Club officials.
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Pradeep Budawat
