Thread by @anubhabhonsle

Got back to Delhi after spending 5 days in Kashmir. I could not access any internet but for a few min last night. On return I am surprised to see the copious amount of commentary on fellow journalists who did manage access. #thread 1/n

No journalist, even those who may be doing shoddy work are roaming around in bullet proof cars. They are having to use every bit of ingenuity in what is an extremely sensitive, complex and tough story to report. 2/n

Access is not journalism and if the access is defining their journalism (and it is for some) call them out, but this mob approach and undermining everyone who is managing to send their stories out is frankly a case of sour grapes. 3/n

I went to #Kashmir as an independent journalist. I used every access, every rule in the book (and out of it) including letting myself pass off as a woman officer to report this story. This bickering is damaging on the ground and otherwise. #end #Thread 4/4