While each state has a unique problem, militant-prone areas like Nagaland, Manipur and Assam have similar problems. Insurgents have realised that the media can be used to communicate their thoughts to the public. So, on routine basis the print media receives news releases from these organisations. Shillong, which has been peaceful so far, is also under pressure now. On one occasion, Shillong Times, an English daily started in 1945, could not function for 15 days because of pressure from students, who wanted a letter to be published, but were not obliged.
People know more of their rights than responsibilities.