Kashmir Police Chief regrets on recent journalist assault

He said the matter is being looked into.

“Dr Vaid hoped that such isolated instances will not come in the way of synergized approach of the law enforcing agency and the media fraternity,” said a statement issued here on Tuesday .

Jammu and Kashmir Police in consultation with the media fraternity intends to provide a special identification badge for photo journalists working in the field so that they are facilitated in performing their professional duties, statement added.

Vaid also lauded the media-police relations, saying that the two institutions have been working in complete harmony and in a spirit of camaraderie amid challenging situations.

“It is heartening that the media and the police are performing their professional responsibilities by understanding each other fully, even at times when the situation unfolds numerous challenges”, said the Director in Statement.

He appreciated the sagacious approach of the media in meeting challenges confronting the State on various fronts.

DGP hoped that the media, being the fourth pillar of democracy, will perform its professional obligations in most conducive atmosphere and assured that the police will always facilitate their job by providing all sort of assistance.

“While regretting the recent unfortunate incident involving a photojournalist and a police officer, Dr Vaid hoped that such isolated instances will not come in the way of synergized approach of the law enforcing agency and the media fraternity,” added the statement.

(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)