New Delhi: The Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) has expressed deep concerned over the fact that journalists are among those injured by police action while covering the farmers’ protests.Two journalists, Satender Chauhan and Niel Bhalinder Singh, suffered injuries while covering the protests at the Shambhu border on February 13, the organisation has noted in a press release.Chauhan, a correspondent for Aajtak, was ‘live’ on the channel when he was hit by a pellet in the eye area. “The channel showed a colleague helping him to leave the spot. He was taken to hospital,” the DUJ said.Singh works with the Savera group of newspapers and was taken to hospital “bleeding heavily” after a “tear gas shell fired by a drone fell on his head.”Unconfirmed reports have also come in regarding injuries to other journalists, the DUJ noted.The DUJ has condemned the violence on protesting farmers that has led to injuries and hospitalisations, including among journalists and have urged the Union government to ensure that their demands are settled amicably.The Patiala Media Club and the Chandigarh Press Club have, meanwhile, urged that the safety of mediapersons be considered important.DUJ also expressed concern at the internet shutdown imposed in seven districts of Haryana and three districts of Rajasthan – extended till February 15 – which has made it extremely difficult for journalists to cover the protests.It also noted that social media accounts of some journalists including Mandeep Punia of Gaon Savera has been taken down.
