31 January 2008
Birgunj , Nepal
Bomb hurled targeting FM station
A bomb was hurled targeting
Indreni FM 97.6 in Birgunj, central district of Nepal, on Wednesday
night about 8pm, 30 January 2008.
According to the press statement
issued by Broadcasting Association of Nepal,
BAN, an unidentified group hurled bomb targeting the FM station with an
intention to threaten the media. Indreni FM is continuously raising
voice for democracy and public welfare and the particular FM had
covered a live mass meeting organized by seven party alliance in the
preparation of constitutional election on the same date, said Bishnu
Hari Dhakal, general secretary of BAN. Dhakal further said that bomb
didn't cause any damage to the station and the media persons.
Federation
of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ) has condemned the incident and has urged
the government to find and punish the guilty. The federation has also
urged government to be serious for the safety and security of
media.
Pradeep
Kaphle