Mangalore : M. B. Sadashiv, president of the District JD(S) said that the government has taken the media freedom by arresting Kasturi TV reporter Naveen Soorinje , in connection with the July 28 attack on a birthday party at ‘Morning Mist homestay in Padil. District JDS condemn this act.

Speaking at the press meet held at Hotel Woodlands Hall on Nov 8, Thursday, he said the police are attacking the person based on professional life. It is our responsibility to react to this incident.

He also said that the influenced person behind this incident must be pulled out and be punished. The journalists are not allowed to do their work in peace and sincerity. He also urged the government to allow the media to work with freedom.

JDS secretary M G Hegde said that the arrest of Naveen is to wash out all the witness related to the Morning Mist homestay’ attack incident.

If the BJP leaders have the manly power, they must take action against the police officer for arresting him in the odd time.  Press persons are not the informer of police officials, he said.

JDS leaders Amarnath Shetty, B Nagaraj Shetty, Sushil Naronha and others were present.