Journalists to protest to demand security policy

Journalists across the country will on Saturday hold demonstrations in protest against frequent attacks on scribes and to press their demand that the Centre form a national security policy for them.

In Delhi, members of the National Union of Journalists will hold a protest rally at Jantar Mantar against the murder of investigative journalist J Dey of Mid Day, Mumbai, and attacks on the fraternity.

A journalist' delegation will also meet President Pratibha Patil and submit a memorandum to her in this regard.

"The demonstration will be held in every state capital and district headquarter. NUJ(I) wants the Central government to form a National Security Policy for Journalists," NUJ said in a statement.

Ras Bihari, secretary-general of NUJ, said the whole nation was shocked at the death of J Dey.

"In Chhattishgarh, two journalists were killed during coverage and also journalists have been attacked in several parts of the country. A few weeks back, Press Trust of India and other media organisations were targeted in Arunachal Pradesh. We condemn the attacks against scribes," he said.