Indore Journalist Attacked After Objecting To Alcohol Consumption In Anganwadi Centre

A local journalist in Indore was attacked on Tuesday night after he objected to a group of men allegedly drinking alcohol inside an anganwadi centre, police said.

According to PTI, the incident took place when Sagar Choukse, a local correspondent for a national English daily, returned home from work and found several individuals consuming liquor inside a government facility meant for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

Police said Choukse asked the men to stop drinking inside the premises, following which they allegedly abused him and demanded money for alcohol. When he refused, the group allegedly assaulted him, and one person attempted to attack him with a large knife.

Hearing the commotion, local residents intervened, after which the assailants fled, threatening to kill the journalist, reported PTI.

Pardesipura police station in-charge RD Kanwa said a case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against Shubham Choukse, Kunal Pawar and others. “A search is underway to track down the accused,” Kanwa said.

Following the incident, journalists from across the city gathered at the police station to protest and demand strict action against the attackers.

(With inputs from PTI)