"This is a challenge to the freedom of speech and expression by the hoodlums and anti-social elements. The state government must immediately swing into action to bring the culprits to book," IFWJ General Secretary Parmanand Pandey said.
In the statement, the body demanded adequate compensation and protection to the publishing house.
While condemning the attack, NFNE extended its moral support to the decision of Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists and Arunachal Press Club "not to entertain any press releases issued by the government" from April 24 till the culprits involved in the attack were arrested.
"We extend our support to the media fraternity of Arunachal Pradesh at this hour, but we hope that the issue will be resolved before the state media is compelled to take the path of non-cooperation to government press releases," Nava Thakuria, zonal secretary of NFNE, said.
No arrests have been made so far in connection with the incident. PTI UPL MM