Tributes paid to journalist Rajak, FNJ stages protest

Kathmandu, March 29: Tributes have been paid to journalist Suresh Rajak, who died in the violent protests that was carried out by supporters of the former king in Tinkune of Kathmandu on Friday.

A demonstration was held at Maitighar on Saturday morning under the leadership of the Federation of Nepali Journalists, calling for an investigation to find the truth about the unfortunate death of journalist Rajak and strict action against the culprits.

Rajak, a camera person for Avenues Television, was found burnt inside a building that was allegedly set on fire by the protestors in Teenkune. At the programme, 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 stressed that all journalists should unite to protect the lives and property of journalists. Former presidents of the Federation, Taranath Dahal, Dharmendra Jha, Shiva Gaunle, and others, 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.

Accordingly, 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.