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'In view of the reports in social media and other sources indicating a potential law and order situation including a threat of breach of peace and the safety of bonafide journalists, an intervention has become necessary.'
Delhi Union of Journalists says it is “dismayed at the government move to close the Press Club of Kashmir”.
On Saturday, a group of journalists had entered the club accompanied by paramilitary forces and held an election to appoint functionaries to the press club.
In what is being called another example of the free press being 'throttled' in Kashmir, a group of journalists and newspaper owners escorted by armed forces took over the management of the Kashmir Press Club on January 15.