“Uttar Pradesh: Mohammad Monis and Mohammad Ehsan chop mouth and fingers of journalist Kavi Tiwari”, Organiser, April 29, 2024:

“In a horrifying incident, journalist Kavi Tiwari fell victim to a brutal assault by assailants identified as Mohammad Monis, Mohammad Ehsan, and several others. Kavi Tiwari, known for his fearless reporting, was ambushed while en route to a temple, with attackers wielding sharp knives, leaving him with severe injuries, including mutilation of his fingers and mouth.

This appalling act of violence is not an isolated incident. In a chilling revelation, it has come to light that Kavi Tiwari had previously been targeted by the same perpetrators in March. Despite the earlier assault, the police allegedly failed to take any action, neglecting to even register a First Information Report (FIR).

Kavi Tiwari recounts the harrowing details of his attack while on his way to a temple, stating, “On March 10, they fired bullets at me, yet the police failed to file an FIR. Today, I was assaulted once more. I am perplexed by the leniency shown by the police in such cases. Shockingly, no arrests have been made thus far…..”

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