Shillong, March 28: The Shillong Press Club on Friday strongly condemned the arrest and subsequent re-arrest of the Assistant General Secretary of the Guwahati Press Club Dilwar Hussain Mozumder by the Assam Police.
“The act of re-arresting him immediately after he was granted bail is not only deeply troubling but also a shocking abuse of legal process. This sequence of actions represents a direct attack on press freedom and the fundamental right to free expression. We stand in unwavering solidarity with Mr. Mozumder and demand his immediate and unconditional release,” SPC president DL Siangshai said in a statement.
He said that in a democratic society, the media plays an essential role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and the free flow of information. Attempts to suppress this role through coercion and intimidation are unacceptable and must be firmly resisted.
“We call upon the authorities to uphold the rule of law, respect the independence of the press, and protect the rights and dignity of media professionals. Such disturbing tactics must cease if we are to preserve the democratic values enshrined in our Constitution,” he concluded.
It maybe noted, the journalist was granted bail after he was arrested for questioning the managing director of a cooperative bank over alleged financial irregularities.
