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By Express News ServiceCHENNAI: Journalists and citizens of Chennai on Tuesday, condemned the media black-out in Jammu and Kashmir and said prevention of news reporting from the region, violates the freedom of press and right to be informed of citizens. They demanded that no restriction should be imposed on journalists from Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters, popular Carnatic singer and activist TM Krishna said that restricting media during times ofconflict sets a dangerous precedent. Whatever little we hear about Jammu and Kashmir is either the government's version or the version of radical elements. A former member of Press Council of India, K Amarnath, urged, "Journalists who report on ground should be allowed to visit all places they can collect news from.".