Journalist Alleges Police Misconduct in Deletion of Evidence

An incident in Nagaon unfolds as a local journalist, Mofidul Islam, accuses Ambagan Police Outpost officer OP Chandrakant Phukan of misconduct during the recording of an arrest. Allegedly, Phukan confiscated Islam’s phone and deleted crucial footage capturing the arrest of suspected goat thieves. Islam asserts that the deleted video was vital evidence. Additionally, he claims to have faced verbal abuse from Phukan in public. Seeking justice, Islam files an FIR against Phukan at Rupahihat Police Station. The incident sparks concern among local journalists and the All Assam Press Correspondents’ Union (AAPCU), who demand respect for journalists’ rights and a conducive reporting environment, urging authorities to address the issue promptly.