DUJ condemns arrest of eveninger Editor in Mangalore

New Delhi, Mar 6 (UNI) The Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) today condemned the arrest of the Editor and Managing Director of Mangalore-based eveninger 'Karavali Ale' and demanded a probe into the incident.

''The arrest is an infringement on the freedom of the press which seems to be motivated by vested communal interests,'' DUJ president S K Pande said.

The DUJ also demanded an immediate release of Editor B V Seetaram and his wife and Managing Director Rohini, who were arrested yesterday for writing and publishing defamatory articles about Jain Digambar Munis.

Mr Pande said the action must be initiated against police officials involved in the incident.

UNI