Andhra Pradesh Police Accused of Intimidation: Press Freedom at Risk

The Editors Guild of India on Friday expressed its dismay over the Andhra Pradesh Police's decision to file criminal cases against the Telugu daily 'Sakshi'.

In a formal letter addressed to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the Guild highlighted that these cases were registered across various police stations, despite the fact that the press conference in question had been reported by multiple other media outlets.

The Guild underscored the need for professionalism and impartiality in law enforcement, urging that criminal laws should not be misused to hinder journalistic work conducted in the public interest.

(With inputs from agencies.)