Media Trial of Assam Music Legend's Family: When Sensationalism Replaces Sensitivity
The media trial of Ramen Barua's disappearance has brought to the fore questions about selective blaming by local media, maintaining decorum, ethics, decency and responsibility while carrying out its work.
Media TrialRamen BaruaBarnika BaruaAssam Music LegendMedia EthicsSensationalismReal Estate NewsJul 28, 2024
The local police, who are investigating the disappearance, suspect that Ramen might have been swept away by the Brahmaputra River, which is currently in spate. However, the media has chosen to focus on the personal life of Barnika, questioning her marital status, lifestyle, and alleged arguments with her father. The narrative has been amplified on social media platforms, inviting public scrutiny and judgment.
The iconic Barua family has contributed significantly to Assamese cinema, music, business, and sports over the last five decades. Their hundred-year-old family residence, a fine example of indigenous construction, recently featured in an award-winning documentary that highlighted their contribution to various aspects of Assamese life. Ramen himself had lent music to as many as 29 Assamese films.
However, the media trial has sparked widespread outrage, with many prominent Assamese personalities taking to social media to condemn the insensitive narrative woven by the media. They have described the coverage as lacking in empathy and decency, and an example of the erosion of media's social and moral values.
Barnika Barua, Ramen's daughter, has called the media trial 'callous and utterly shameful', meant only to garner TRPs devoid of human sensitivity. She has asked for stricter rules and regulations to maintain media ethics in Assam, ensuring that there is no sensationalism while reporting delicate issues.
Educationist Dinesh Baishya has questioned the intellectual acumen of those running the local media, calling the incident a tragic example of the bankruptcy of media values. Film critic Utpal Borpujari has emphasized the need for factual reporting, while actor and theatre director Sattyakee D'com Bhuyan has urged the media to counsel society instead of being a moral police. Professor Akhil Ranjan Dutta has warned against the dangers of sensationalism, calling it a worrying trend that needs to be stopped.
As the search for Ramen Barua continues, it is time for the media to introspect and reflect on its role in society. The media trial of the Barua family serves as a stark reminder of the need for responsible and sensitive reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of Ramen Barua's disappearance?
The police are still investigating the disappearance, and it is suspected that he might have been swept away by the Brahmaputra River.
Why is the media being criticized for its coverage of the incident?
The media is being criticized for its sensational and voyeuristic coverage of the incident, which has been described as lacking empathy and decency.
What is the background of the Barua family?
The Barua family has contributed significantly to Assamese cinema, music, business, and sports over the last five decades.
What do the experts say about the media trial?
Experts have condemned the media trial, calling it an example of the erosion of media's social and moral values.
What is the demand from the public and experts?
There is a demand for stricter rules and regulations to maintain media ethics in Assam, ensuring that there is no sensationalism while reporting delicate issues.
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