Kathmandu: Tributes have been paid to media person Suresh Rajak, who died in the violent protests carried out by supporters of the former king in Tinkune of Kathmandu on Friday. A demonstration was held at Maitighar this morning under the leadership of the Federation of Nepali Journalists, calling for an investigation to uncover the truth about the unfortunate death of journalist Rajak and strict action against the culprits.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Rajak, a camera person for Avenues Television, was found burnt inside a building allegedly set on fire by protestors in Tinkune. At the program, Federation of Nepali Journalists Acting President Deepak Acharya expressed the commitment that the Federation will work to bring justice to the deceased journalist Rajak. He also emphasized that all journalists should unite to protect the lives and property of journalists.
Former presidents of the Federation, including Taranath Dahal, Dharmendra Jha, and Shiva Gaunle, were present at the protest along with other journalists who demanded justice for journalist Rajak and compensation for the bereaved family. Meanwhile, all the programs scheduled to be held to mark the FNJ’s Establishment Day have been postponed, and the protest has been launched, said Ram Krishna Adhikari, the central treasurer of the Federation.
The Federation will hold an emergency meeting of its central members today to decide on further programs and meet the Minister of Communications and Information Technology to submit a memorandum.