Press body and social media rally behind Indian journalist charged over her reporting
 

Press body and social media rally behind Indian journalist charged over her reporting on the military
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has asked India to drop charges against Poonam Agrawal, a scribe with The Quint, who was booked under the Official Secrets Act.

CPJ, an independent organization that promotes press freedom worldwide, said in a statement: "Charging journalists with serious crimes for reporting on the military risks having a chilling effect on press freedom." **

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The Official Secret Act 1923 is India's anti espionage act held over from days of the British rule. It states that one can**t approach, inspect, or even pass over a prohibited government site or area. Read more...

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