MEPA condemns forced ‘ban’ on ST

SHILLONG: The Meghalaya Editors’ & Publishers’ Association has condemned the members of the Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress for unjustifiably enforcing a ‘ban’ on The Shillong Times daily in Tura.
“By resorting to threats and illegal actions in order to ensure that their so called ‘ban’ is enforced, the actions of the MPYC members are seen as attempts to curb the freedom of the Press and suppress the choice of the people. MEPA strongly condemns such hooliganism and urges the police and District administration to take stringent actions against them as per law,” MEPA said in a statement on Tuesday.
“MEPA reiterates its stand on ensuring freedom of the Press and wholeheartedly extends its support to the management and editorial teams of The Shillong Times,” the statement concluded.