FNJ concerned over threat to journalist

Kathmandu - The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) Chitwan chapter has said that its attention has been drawn over the threatening issued against Onlinekhabar.com correspondent Subas Pandit taking over a news report.

Pandit was reportedly threatened after he covered a news story about the alleged stealing of medical supplies from the Bharatpur Corona Hospital.

The All Nepal Progressive Public Health Workers Association and All Nepal Professional Health Workers Union issued statements warning of necessary action against those who wrote the news, states a statement issued by the FNJ Chitwan.

The statement signed by FNJ Chitwan Chair Radheshyam Khadka has urged the local administration to identify and take necessary action against those involved in the act of threatening journalists, and to become sensitive about the matter of journalists' safety and security.

Likewise, the Nepal Press Union Chitwan Chair Anil Dhakal has issued a statement demanding action against those issuing threats against journalist Pandit.