A fact-finding report submitted by the Editors Guild of India on threats to journalists in Bastar, in the wake of recent arrests of journalists, has said that the region is fast becoming a conflict zone and journalists “are under attack by both state and non-state actors”.

During their visit to the state between March 13 and 15, a team from the guild met journalists who were arrested and allegedly harassed, senior police officials and Chief Minister Raman Singh.