Days after attacked journalists, Mann tenders apologies
Tuesday, 06/09/2016
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Rupnagar : With a case slapped on him for his alleged misbehaviour with media persons, AAP Sangrur MP Bhagwant Mann on Monday said he reacted in that manner after a journalist asked ‘irritating’ questions. He also said he ‘respects’ the media. Punjab Police have registered a case against Mann on the complaint that he and his supporters had allegedly misbehaved with media persons at a rally in Bassi Pathana in Fatehgarh Sahib on September 1. AAP national spokesperson Jarnail Singh has also expressed regret over Mann’s behaviour.
Addressing ‘Badal Bhajao-Punjab Bachao’ rally at Mianpur village near here, Mann said that he had reacted the way he did after he was asked ‘irritating’ questions. A case was registered on the statement of some journalists against Mann under various sections of the IPC including 109 (punishment of abatement if the act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment), 153 (promoting enmity between different groups) among others.
The media persons had also alleged Mann used derogatory remarks against them at Bassi Pathana. Also, Mann welcomed the appointment of Gurpreet Ghuggi as party’s Punjab convener. Mann accused the ruling party of trying to vitiate atmosphere by disturbing AAP rallies.
