Suspected Shiv Sainiks attack IBN-Lokmat Office in Mumbai

Mumbai: Breaking News! A group of suspected Shiv Sainiks, entered the IBN-Lokmat office in Mumbai with hockey sticks and baseball bats and damaged the furniture, computers, and TV sets. They claimed themselves as Shiv Sainiks and shouted slogans in favour of Bal Thackeray. The IBN staffers captured five goons, who were later handed over to the police.

Some Journalists were beaten up inside the office, when the protested. The IBN-Lokmat and IBN 7 office is located at Vikhroli, Mumbai. Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan has condemned the incident and promised strong action against the people, who were indulged in vandalism.

At least 20-25 people were involved in the attack. The attack took place at 4:15 PM and continued for over 30 minutes. The police arrived only after the attackers left the scene. According to latest reports, the IBN office in Pune was also attacked and some hooligans were detained by the police.

The Shiv Sena has denied their involvement in the attack and said that it is a conspiracy to tarnish the image of the party. The Congress, NCP and BJP have condemned the attack on the media.

The incident sent a shockwave across the media circle. The CNN-IBN and IBN 7 and many other News Channels have demanded strong action against the guilty and an immediate ban on such organisations that attack the media organisations and professionals, which is an attack on the freedom of the press.