New Delhi : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports about attacks on three journalists in separate incidents in Kerala, Manipur, and Tripura.

The incidents reportedly occurred on August 30 in Kerala and Manipur, and on September 21 in Tripura.

Taking serious note of the reports, the apex human rights body has issued notices to the Directors General of Police of the three states, seeking detailed reports on the matters within two weeks.

According to the press reports, in Tripura, a journalist was assaulted by a group of miscreants armed with sticks and sharp weapons while attending a clothes distribution programme organised by a political party in the Hezamara area of West Tripura. His motorcycle was also stolen.

In Manipur, a journali

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