Protests In Mumbai Against Killing Of Journalist In Ratnagiri

Wearing black badges, journalists in Mumbai held protests across the state today against the alleged murder of journalist Shashikant Warishe in Ratnagiri district. Marathi journalist, Shashikant Warishe was killed in a road accident, hours after his report against the proposed Nanar refinery in Ratnagiri was published. On Monday, journalist Warishe was standing near a petrol pump on the Rajapur highway when the accused allegedly ran him over with his car. Recently, Warish carried a report describing Ambekar a leader of the local land mafia as a 'criminal' and highlighted photographs where he is seen in the same frame with the Chief Minister and Prime Minister.