The highest number of attacks (a total of 63) was recorded in Uttar Pradesh, followed by Bihar (22). The number of persons arrested in connection with these cases is just four and three respectively in the two states.
"National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has started collecting data on attack on mediapersons under grievous hurt since 2014. Data on attack on journalists is not maintained separately," Ahir said in his reply.
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