Seven cases of press freedom violations have been reported in Karnali Province. The Press Council Nepal released a report on July 27 detailing incidents that occurred between July 16, 2024, and July 16, 2025. According to the published report, the seven cases in Karnali include one case of obstruction on work, four cases of threats and harassment, and two cases of abuse and beating. According to the Press Council, 94 cases of press freedom violations occurred across the country. Within one year, the Council registered 41 cases of threats/harassment, 22 cases of assault/attacks, 13 cases related to professional insecurity, 7 cases of obstruction on work, and 1 case of journalist killing.
Among the incidents, 38 cases were in Bagmati Province, 25 in Madhesh Province, eight in Koshi Province, four in Gandaki Province, seven Karnali Province, three Lumbini Province, eight in Sudurpaschim Province, and one case abroad. During this period, the Council reported that 10 female and 106 male journalists were the victims in these incidents.
In a press release issued by Press Council spokesperson Dipak Khanal, it was stated: “Many incidents are still not being registered immediately. Such cases appear lower in the statistics because victims are unable to file complaints on time.” The press release emphasized that all state mechanisms must be effective in protecting press freedom and preventing attacks on journalists. The Council urged the concerned authorities to investigate incidents of oppression against journalists, take action against the guilty, and immediately implement measures to ensure press freedom and journalist safety.