PCI takes note of alleged misbehaviour with journalist by Mumbai Police, issues notice to Maharashtra govt

New Delhi: The Press Council of India (PCI) on Thursday took note of the alleged misbehaviour with the journalist of a daily in Mumbai by the local police and said it views such incidents with concern. [caption id=“attachment_5488551” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] File image of Mumbai Police. AFP[/caption] A statement by the Council referred to the Tuesday incident at Azad Maidan in Mumbai during coverage of the protest against a proposed oil refinery. “A Notice for Statement in Reply has been issued to the government of Maharashtra and the concerned sub-inspector. The Council views with concern such incident, which tends to undermines the freedom of the press,” the statement said.