This Article is From Dec 25, 2020

Jaipur Journalist Attacked For Stopping Colleague's Molestation, Dies: Cops

Police have registered a case under section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the matter.

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Jaipur News

The journalist had a head injury and was admitted to the hospital where he died (Representational)

Jaipur:

A journalist died after being allegedly attacked for resisting the molestation of a female colleague in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Station House Officer (SHO) Dilip Kumar, Man Sarovar Police Station, Jaipur said: "Two journalists had gone to a dhaba to eat at 11:30 pm. Three other persons came on a motorcycle to the same place. Later on, there was a fight between the journalists and the other three persons."

"After the fight, the journalist named Abhishek Soni sustained a head injury after which he was admitted to the hospital. He subsequently died. We have got some clues to identify attackers based on CCTV footage. They will be soon caught," he added.

Police have registered a case under section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the matter.

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