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Editors Guild asks news channels to abide by ethics of journalism | The Editors Guild of India on Friday has urged the news organizations to follow ethics of journalism and uphold its principles while reporting about events. On
Friday, the Editors' Guild noted with concern the manner in which some news channels
broadcasted reports based on completely unsubstantiated allegations concerning
the circumstances which led to the tragic death of Y. S. Rajshekhar Reddy. "Such
reporting is sensational in nature and goes against the basic ethics, standards
and principles of journalism," the Editors' Guild commented in a statement. Describing
the incident as unfortunate that the reporting triggered some violence in certain
parts of Andhra Pradesh. "The Editors Guild condemns such reporting and requests
the channels to desist from broadcasting news in an irresponsible manner," the
statement said while adding: "It may be pertinent to reiterate news organizations
should exercise all possible rigour and cross-checking of facts, source and motivation
of the information before disseminating it in public." On Thursday night, TV-5
channel telecasted a story based on a report on a Russian website, which alleged
that RIL was partner in the conspiracy behind YSR's chopper crash. The report
triggered passions among the deceased Chief Minister's supporters in Andhra Pradesh
and led to a series of attacks on Reliance shops throughout the State. Meanwhile,
in a statement, the RIL called the report as "false" and "malicious." "We are
shocked and outraged at the false, malicious, motivated and libelous news on TV-5
channel concerning the fatal mishap of Reddy's helicopter. We condemn, rebut and
reject the allegation with the contempt it deserves," an RIL statement said. |
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