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Talking of "little outrage" in media itself over attacks, Talking of "little outrage" in media itself over attacks,the report mentions as "an exception" the February 2016 marchof prominent journalists in New Delhi to protest against anattack by lawyers on press persons at Patiala House court. In contrast, the same week, CPJ documented how KarunMisra, a journalist from a small town in Sultanpur district ofUP, a 12-hour drive from the capital, was shot dead inapparent retaliation for his work. His killing neither attracted the same level of attentionnor high-profile calls for action, it added. Among its recommendations, the CPJ has sought bringingtogether jurists, journalists, scholars, and experts to submitdraft proposals for a national-level journalist safety andprotection mechanism and a method to federalize crimes againstfree expression. Study best practices used by nations facing similarthreats, including Colombia, where a national protectionmechanism was set up to provide security, and Mexico, where afederal prosecutorÂ’s office was set up to investigate attackson the press and freedom of expression, it has recommended. The report sought more resources and political supportfor authorities— including the judiciary, CBI and police— toconduct exhaustive and timely investigations and trials. It also sought recognition for the International Day toEnd Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, held annually onNovember 2. It also recommended that journalists themselves shouldbetter investigate and report on issues of anti-pressviolence, including individual attacks, threats, andharassment, regardless of the victim’s media affiliation. Employers should provide up-to-date press identificationcards to all media staff involved in news gathering, includingstringers and part-time employees, it recommended. Employers should establish clear mechanisms for staff andfreelancers to report threats, harassment, or attacks,and offer appropriate support, the report added. PTI ADS TIRZMNTIR