MEDIA REFLECTION | JOURNALISM UNDER ATTACK

Throwback Insight | August 8, 2025

Today, we revisit a disturbing incident that serves as a stark reminder of the threats journalists sometimes face. On this day in 2025, two Punjab Police commandos were suspended after being caught on camera brutally assaulting a journalist, Balwinder Singh, in public.

Footage from that day showed the journalist being kicked repeatedly even after he had collapsed, unresponsive, in the street. This incident in Batala sparked widespread outrage and raised critical questions about the safety of those who work to inform the public.

For media professionals, this throwback isn't just about an old headline; it's a wake-up call. It forces us to confront an uncomfortable question:

 Are we protecting the press, or allowing it to be persecuted?

Every such incident undermines the very foundation of a free press and the ability of journalists to report without fear. It highlights the urgent need for accountability and robust mechanisms to safeguard those on the front lines of newsgathering.

Let this reflection reignite our commitment to defending media freedom and ensuring that those who report the truth are protected, not punished.

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