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The Editors Guild of India expressed concern over the arrest of television journalist Santu Pan by the West Bengal Police while he was reporting live. Pan, a journalist with Republic Bangla, was arrested from Sandeshkhali in West Bengal. The Guild called for a speedy inquiry into the matter, stating that while the police should investigate any allegations against the journalist, his arrest while on duty is worrisome. The Guild urged the West Bengal administration to ensure that no injustice is done to Pan and to protect freedom of the press.

The arrest of Santu Pan while reporting on alleged sexual assaults in Sandeshkhali raises serious questions about press freedom in West Bengal, says Editors Guild

Santu Pan, who works with Republic Bangla channel, was booked based on allegations of barging into the residence of a local woman, the police said.

Urges the Centre to include journalistic exemptions in the DPDP Act to safeguard freedom of speech and journalists' rights to work freely

India News: The Editors Guild of India expresses concern over the arrest of journalist Santu Pan by the West Bengal Police while reporting live for Republic Bangl