The Press Club of India has formally denounced the West Bengal Police for filing a first information report regarding a report published by Maktoob Media. The news outlet had covered claims made by Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra, who alleged that Muslim administrative and police officials were being sidelined during official visits by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. While the police complaint, filed on September 19 by Saurav Banerjee, does not name specific journalists or editors, it targets unknown individuals for the social media posts. The press organization has demanded the immediate withdrawal of the FIR, emphasizing the necessity of protecting journalists from intimidation and ensuring they can perform their professional duties without fear of legal repercussions.
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