Hanoi Journalists Association demands strict punishment for those who assaulted Hanoi Radio reporters

According to information from Hanoi Radio and Television and press agencies at 2:25 p.m. on June 6, when a group of Hanoi Radio reporters were preparing to deploy cameras to record the sale of rechargeable fans on the sidewalk in front of the electric fan store at 19 Dong Cac, O Cho Dua area, Dong Da district, a subject rushed out, shouted loudly, grabbed the collar and knocked down the Hanoi Radio reporter.

Hanoi newspaper requests strict handling of those who assaulted Hanoi newspaper photo 1 — The Hanoi Journalists Association has just sent an official dispatch to the Director of Hanoi City Police; Head of Dong Da District Police, Head of O Cho Dua Ward Police...

Among them, cameraman Tran Thanh C was brutally beaten on the street and suffered serious injuries. After being attacked, colleagues from Hanoi Radio and Television took reporter Tran Thanh C to the hospital for emergency treatment but were still chased and threatened by the subjects. Currently, reporter Tran Thanh C suffered multiple injuries to the nape, back, head and neck and is continuing to receive treatment at the hospital.

According to the document, the Hanoi Journalists Association assessed this as a serious violation of the law, obstructing reporters and journalists from working legally. The assault on reporters took place during the days when the press nationwide and in the capital were preparing to celebrate the 98th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2023), which is a serious and unacceptable violation of the law.

To protect the legitimate rights of journalist members, promote seriousness and the spirit of the rule of law, the Hanoi Journalists Association requests the leaders of the Hanoi Police Department; Dong Da District Police Department, and O Cho Dua Ward Police Department to direct, investigate and strictly handle those who violated the law in this case.

Previously, Hanoi Radio and Television Station sent report No. 1023/PTTH dated June 7, 2023 to the city's agencies and units regarding the assault of a Hanoi Radio reporter while working...

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