Fri May 16 15:56:48 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
The Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) in Thiruvananthapuram is demanding legal action following an alleged assault on two journalists, Deshabhimani photographer Arun Raj and reporter Aswathy T. Kurup, by auto rickshaw drivers at Bakery Junction. The incident reportedly occurred after an auto rickshaw nearly collided with their motorcycle. Both journalists received medical treatment, and the KUWJ is urging the auto rickshaw workers’ union to take disciplinary action against the perpetrators. Police have launched an inquiry.
**News Article:**
**Kerala Journalists Assaulted; Union Demands Action**
**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, May 16, 2025** – The Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) Thiruvananthapuram district committee is calling for swift and decisive legal action after two journalists were reportedly assaulted by auto rickshaw drivers in the city. The incident, which occurred at Bakery Junction on Friday, involved Deshabhimani photographer Arun Raj and reporter Aswathy T. Kurup.
According to reports, the altercation erupted after an auto rickshaw nearly collided with the journalists’ motorcycle. Both Raj and Kurup sustained injuries and sought medical treatment at a local hospital.
The KUWJ has strongly condemned the attack and is urging the auto rickshaw workers’ union to take disciplinary action against the involved drivers, including potential expulsion. The union is also demanding that the police pursue stringent legal action against those responsible for the assault.
The City police have confirmed that an inquiry into the incident is underway. The KUWJ emphasized the importance of protecting journalists and ensuring their safety while reporting in the field.
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