Mohit Bhan ( موہت بھان )

PRESS RELEASE A Media Trial Cannot Replace Security, Accountability and the Truth An Appeal for Responsible Reporting, Fair Investigation and Protection of the Collective Dignity of the Kashmiri Pandit Community Recent developments concerning a police complaint involving members of the Kashmiri Pandit community have generated considerable public discussion and media attention. While every complaint must be taken seriously, it is equally essential that allegations are not presented as established facts before the competent authorities have completed a fair and impartial investigation. Of particular concern is the apparent gap between the facts that can be established through the legal process and the broader narratives circulating in sections of the media and on social media platforms. Attempts to attribute responsibility for alleged threats against PM Package employees without independently verified evidence risk prejudicing the investigation, damaging reputations and deepening divisions within an already vulnerable community. The matter reportedly involves allegations of online targeting, harassment and threats. The precise nature of these allegations, the available evidence and the responsibility of any individual must be determined through due process. No person should be declared guilty through media narratives, public speculation or social media campaigns. At the same time, the security concerns of PM Package employees must neither be dismissed nor trivialised. Their safety is a legitimate and serious concern that demands an evidence-based response from the police and administration. Equally, any individual who believes that they have been falsely implicated, subjected to online harassment or unfairly portrayed in public discourse must have access to legal remedies and a fair hearing. 1/4