Recently I came across the case of a certain Kashmir Singh, who was recently released from a Pakistan prison. He's an Indian who was detained for suspected espionage. Well that is not clear though, the crux is that he spent long years in Pakistan prison, which is believed to be tormenting experience for Indians.
Apparently this guy claimed in a press conference that he was working for the Indian government and that he was sent across the border as a spy. Now this is a deadly statement to make, keeping in mind other Indians locked up in Pakistani prisons and also the liability on the Pakistan Human Rights minister Ansar Barney who played a key role for his release.
Later learning of the grievous mistake he committed Mr. Singh withdrew his statement and denies being a spy.
Now comes the funny part... the media. They have been splashing all these all over the place. Apparently they seem to know the consequence that statement can have, yet they don't seem to appreciate the golden gift of silence. There was this particular statement by a CNN IBN journalist covering this development. This lad goes up to Mr. Singh's place, interviews him on his "dangerous" statement, and also his current stance, the like Sir Oracle gives his verdict that Kashmir Singh is caught in a dilemma, whether to give away his "real" identity and jeopardize his fellow countrymen still locked up in some dark corner and also the noble minister, or stay silent.
Why does this smart-ass needs to show his great judicious abilities? Doesn't he understand that his statements/assessments can have far reaching consequence? Isn't he screwing up the already delicate situation? Why does the media need to report each and everything in the world?
Shouldn't these guys be a bit more human than mere robots hunting down information and trying to earn laurels and cash for themselves and their employer?
The current state of media with all the hullabaloo and mindless baring of facts and informations is a matter of concern, both to the society and also to the very essence of journalism.
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