ibn lokmat

Nov 24, 2009

Anant’s blog: Looking beyond IBN Lokmat in the attack

There have been reams written about the attack by Shiv Sena activists on the IBN Lokmat office in Mumbai.In an unusual show of solidarity, newspapers and news channels have all condemned the attack, with even The Times of India – always loth to mention a competitive media product – front-paging the attack story with a photograph.The Shiv Sena hit back saying the ‘media is not God’.

Nov 20, 2009

Breaking news: IBN7, IBN Lokmat offices attacked by Shiv Sena

In a shocking development, suspect Shiv Sainiks have attacked the IBN7 and IBN Lokmat offices in Mumbai at Vikhroli.CNN-IBN reports that a group of 15 people entered the premises and attacked journalists. Two attackers have been held by IBN staffers.  Sandeep Chavan, a journalist from IBN Lokmat said that several journalists have been injured. The attackers gave no reason for the violence. All they said is that they wouldn't tolerate any criticism of the Shiv Sena on the channels.