"The Kashmir Times rejected that allegation, describing the raid on its office as yet another attempt to silence us. The bizarre allegations against us are baseless, the news outlet said in a statement shared on its website on Thursday. Criticising the government is not the same as being inimical to the state. In fact, it is the very opposite, it said. A robust, questioning press is essential to a healthy democracy."
"The raid on the Kashmir Times office is deeply troubling and raises concerns about increasing pressure on media outlets in Jammu and Kashmir, Kunal Majumder, CPJ's Asia-Pacific programme coordinator, said in a statement. Authorities must clearly explain the legal basis for this action and ensure that any investigation is conducted with transparency and full respect for due process. News outlets should not face punitive action simply for doing their journalistic"
State Investigation Agency personnel searched the Kashmir Times office in Jammu, prompting worries about an escalating crackdown on press freedom in the region. Authorities did not immediately issue a statement explaining the raid, and initial reports said the outlet was accused of promoting activities against the state. The Kashmir Times denied the allegations and called the raid an attempt to silence it, emphasizing that critical journalism strengthens democracy. The Committee to Protect Journalists urged authorities to return any seized materials, demanded a clear legal basis for the action, and called for transparent, due-process investigations.
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