APUWJ call for 'Attacks Prevention Committees' in all districts to protect journalists

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APUWJ call for 'Attacks Prevention Committees' in all districts to protect journalists - The HinduUpdated - April 28, 2026 08:58 pm IST - VIZIANAGARAM:APUWJ State deputy general secretary P.S.S.V. Prasada Rao speaks at a meeting in Vizianagaram on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: HANDOUTThe Andhra Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) State deputy general secretary P.S.S.V. Prasada Rao on Tuesday has asked the government to reconstitute 'Attacks Prevention Committees' comprising of journalists, police officials and other neutral persons to protect reporters from physical attacks in the State.Along with APUWJ Vizianagaram district president V. Mahapatro and vice presidents Panchadi Apparao and Aripaka Ramu, he strongly condemned the murder of Jaganmohan Reddy, a journalist in V. Kota, Chittoor district.Published - April 28, 2026 07:44 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }