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Crime
Delhi Police Intensify Crackdown on Protesters, Attempt to Detain Amar Ujala Reporter
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 06:32 PM
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Police continued operations against demonstrators in Delhi and tried to take an Amar Ujala journalist into custody, prompting concerns over press freedom.
Delhi police have stepped up their operation against a group of protesters gathering in the capital, citing violations of public order. Officers moved in to disperse the crowd and enforce existing restrictions on assemblies.
During the sweep, police attempted to detain a reporter from the Hindi daily Amar Ujala who was covering the event. The journalist was approached by officers and asked to submit to custody, but the attempt was reportedly resisted and the situation escalated.
Authorities have not released the name of the reporter or details of any charges, and the media house has not issued an official statement yet. Human‑rights groups have called for clarity on the incident, warning that any interference with journalists could undermine democratic reporting.
The police spokesperson said the action was part of a broader effort to maintain law and order and that all necessary legal procedures would be followed. The protest, which began earlier in the day, was focused on a local issue, but the exact demands were not disclosed in the official brief.
The incident adds to a series of recent confrontations between law‑enforcement agencies and demonstrators in the city, raising questions about the balance between security measures and civil liberties.
During the sweep, police attempted to detain a reporter from the Hindi daily Amar Ujala who was covering the event. The journalist was approached by officers and asked to submit to custody, but the attempt was reportedly resisted and the situation escalated.
Authorities have not released the name of the reporter or details of any charges, and the media house has not issued an official statement yet. Human‑rights groups have called for clarity on the incident, warning that any interference with journalists could undermine democratic reporting.
The police spokesperson said the action was part of a broader effort to maintain law and order and that all necessary legal procedures would be followed. The protest, which began earlier in the day, was focused on a local issue, but the exact demands were not disclosed in the official brief.
The incident adds to a series of recent confrontations between law‑enforcement agencies and demonstrators in the city, raising questions about the balance between security measures and civil liberties.