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A CorrespondentNEW DELHI: The Indian Journalists Union (IJU) has condemned the alleged high handedness of the Meghalaya police to browbeat a Northeast news portal to remove a news item and disclose its sources. Worse, the police have allegedly asserted that media houses had no journalistic privilege or any codification which prevents them from disclosing their sources. The issue has led to apprehension among the State's media fraternity wherein they fear police reprisal and misuse of power. The row started with the news portal carrying a news item suggesting Former Chief Minister and Congress leader Mukul Sangma may join the BJP, in its ongoing membership drive. Also Read: Indian Journalists Union Body Slams Newsprint Duty In Central BudgetAlso Watch: ATDC Press Conference in Guwahati.