New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports highlighting three separate incidents of alleged assault on journalists in Kerala, Manipur, and Tripura.

In response, the Commission has issued notices to the Directors General of Police (DGPs) of the respective states, demanding detailed reports on each case within a two-week timeframe.

The reported attacks occurred on August 30, 2025, in Kerala and Manipur, and on September 21, 2025, in Tripura. In all three cases, the journalists were allegedly assaulted either while carrying out their professional responsibilities or while returning from work-related engagements.

In Tripura, a journalist was reportedly attacked ...