Imphal, June 26 (TIWN) Two journalists, associated with the local media in Manipur, were suspended on Saturday by the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) after they were arrested on Friday following their alleged links with the militant outfits.

A court on Saturday sent the arrested individuals to police remand for seven days.  AMWJU General Secretary Khwairakpam Naoba in an order said that the two journalists -- Bijoy Kakchingtabam, 54 and Leimapokpam Shanjitkumar, 41 were suspended for committing activities which lowers the dignity of the profession of journalism in general.