Tracking with ‘great concern’ fresh rape claims against MJ Akbar: Editors Guild

New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India on Friday said it is tracking with “great concern” fresh allegations of sexual misconduct against former editor MJ Akbar and a decision on his membership of the top editors’ body will be taken after “due process” is completed.

In a statement, the Guild said it is discussing its future course of action on his membership.

Akbar is a past president and continues to be a member of the Guild.

The statement came after a US-based editor of a leading media house accused the former Union minister of raping her in India 23 years ago.

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The Guild said it is “tracking with great concern fresh, and serious allegations of sexual misconduct” against Akbar.