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Just for kicks - let us take a look at the chronology of published articles on the violent history of the policemen involved in #JeyarajAndBennicks case.
There could be more, but here are the ones I have found.
(1/n)
There could be more, but here are the ones I have found.
(1/n)
1. @thelede_in publishes a story on the caste angle & previous violence. Original story published on June 27 at 6:11 pm. Small grammatical errors were rectified the next day so published date shows up as June 28 in the link. (2/n) https://twitter.com/thelede_in/status/1276858289230188544
2. @tnie_godson publishes an excellent piece detailing the history of violence of the SIs before coming to Sathankulam. Note the mention of Vaiyapuri aka Mani. Godson is a consistently good journalist, a proper Thoothukudi man. June 28, 04:35 am (3/n) https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2020/jun/28/custodial-death-there-are-pending-cases-against-the-two-suspects-2162508.html
3. Battle hardened veteran of Frontline, @rinpoet publishes his piece online on June 28 at 11.15 am. He is a native of Thoothukudi and knows the area inside out as he has reported from there for many years. (4/n) https://frontline.thehindu.com/cover-story/article31932868.ece
Why have I put this #thread out with dates and times of publication? There is a reason.
And those who need to understand this, will definitely understand.
The original work of journalists needs to be respected. It is tough, hard work. Blood, sweat & tears. (n/n)
And those who need to understand this, will definitely understand.
The original work of journalists needs to be respected. It is tough, hard work. Blood, sweat & tears. (n/n)
Also for a lot of people who are saying "journalists did not report on the custodial deaths" - WRONG! Every paper, Tamil and English carried the story. Tamil channels too carried the story. English channels did not, but I am sure their TN reporters alerted them. (n+1)
Special mention for @TheFederal_in's @pkr_madras who was the first to bring the eyewitness details to the public. (ends)
