Bhubaneswar, Nov. 23 -- Bhubaneswar: The News Broadcasters Federation (NBF) on Monday expressed its deep concern and dismay over the continued harassment of executives, promoters and journalists of OTV by the Odisha government.

In a press statement released on Monday, the industry body comprising news broadcasters stated that OTV's promoters and employees are facing at least 20 police cases including criminal charges for performing their professional duty and for their legitimate, responsible reporting of widespread corruption in public interest.

Until now, at-least five of OTV's employees have been arrested of which two were coerced into resigning while in custody.

The NBF believed that media freedom and liberty that has been ingraine...