Following the invasion of privacy and reportage of media while covering the demise of actor-musician and producer Vijay Antony’s daughter recently, Nadigar Sangam a.k.a The South Indian Artists Association has let out a statement condemning the behavior and show of insensitivity while covering the news.

The statement, while highlighting the contribution of print, broadcast and online media in bringing the artists’ work to the forefront, also pointed out at the erratic behavior of the media while covering the demise news of the personalities, including the recent ones of Marimuthu and Vijay Antony’s daughter Meera.

The statement condemned the activities of certain media which went overboard in covering the news of Meera’s death, including bombarding the near and dear ones of the late person, with personal questions, for the sake of coverage and information.  The statement also spoke strongly against sensationalising information and hounding the bereaving family and friends at the time of distress.

Pointing out how the media should limit their activities during such circumstances, it also requested to draw a line for their coverage limit. It is to be noted that at the time of Meera’s demise, videos of her school teachers and friends being questioned and hounded by media were circulated, much to the grieving people’s displeasure.

Vijay Antony’s daughter Meera, aged 16, tragically passed away on September 19 at her residence in Alwarpet.