JNM || REPOPTER SHRIYA GUPTA
An important question has arisen regarding the presence of media personnel at traffic checkpoints in Jammu. Jammu News Mission reporter Shriya Gupta asked SSP Traffic Jammu Amit Bhasin that sometimes there are more media personnel at traffic checkpoints than traffic police personnel.
Reporter Shriya Gupta raised the question that if a person is stopped at such a checkpoint and their photos or videos are recorded and made public by the media, their privacy could be affected. She also asked who would be responsible if this causes social, mental, or familial harassment, or if they suffer severe mental stress.
In response to this question, SSP Traffic Jammu Amit Bhasin said, “Ask this question to media personnel.”
This response has sparked debate about the role of the media at traffic checkpoints, citizens’ right to privacy, and the limits of video recording in public places. Experts believe that while it is important to enforce the law and spread awareness about traffic rules, respect for the dignity and privacy of every citizen must also be ensured.
This case has sparked a broader debate about the limits of media coverage during traffic enforcement campaigns and the ethical and legal considerations that should be considered before publicly disclosing an individual’s identity or photograph.
