Bhadrak, Nov 16: Bhadrak based journos have protested over the illegal arrest of Jaleswar reporter, Rajesh Pradhan on Tuesday.

Taking out a bike rally in the Bhadrak town in the noon, the working journalists of the district submitted a memorandum with the district administration for favour of the Chief Minister and DGP.

According to the memorandum, the IIC of Jaleswar police has allegedly arrested Rajesh Pradhan with an ill intention. However, the government does not initiate any action against the offending IIC, despite frequent complains.

The Journalists appealed the Chief Minister and the DGP for taking stern action against the IIC, read the memorandum.