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International Bodies Condemn Detention of Journalists in Delhi Protest
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:29 AM
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International organisations have condemned the arrest of journalists during the October 10 protests in Delhi, calling on police to respect press freedom.
On October 10, Delhi witnessed protests organized by the CJP demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. During the demonstration, several journalists were detained by police.
International bodies, including Reporters Without Borders and the Committee to Protect Journalists, issued statements condemning the detentions and urging authorities to uphold freedom of the press.
The police said they had acted to maintain public order, but critics argue that the arrests targeted media coverage of the protest.
The CEC has not yet responded to the allegations, and the protests continue to draw attention to the broader debate over electoral oversight and media rights in India.
International bodies, including Reporters Without Borders and the Committee to Protect Journalists, issued statements condemning the detentions and urging authorities to uphold freedom of the press.
The police said they had acted to maintain public order, but critics argue that the arrests targeted media coverage of the protest.
The CEC has not yet responded to the allegations, and the protests continue to draw attention to the broader debate over electoral oversight and media rights in India.