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Crime
CJP alleges activists detained in Rajasthan, police say they were only counselled
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 02:02 AM
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The Confederation of Journalists (CJP) claims its members were detained by Rajasthan police, while officials maintain the individuals were merely given counsel.
The Confederation of Journalists (CJP) has publicly asserted that several of its activists were taken into custody by law‑enforcement agencies in Rajasthan. The organisation alleges that the detentions were unwarranted and aimed at curbing its activities in the state.
Rajasthan police, however, have rejected the claim, stating that the individuals were not arrested but merely approached for counselling. According to the police spokesperson, the officials met the activists to discuss legal and procedural matters, and no formal charges were filed.
Both sides have called for clarification, with CJP demanding proof of the alleged counselling and the police urging the organisation to refrain from sensationalising the incident. No further details on the identities of the activists or the nature of the counselling have been released.
Rajasthan police, however, have rejected the claim, stating that the individuals were not arrested but merely approached for counselling. According to the police spokesperson, the officials met the activists to discuss legal and procedural matters, and no formal charges were filed.
Both sides have called for clarification, with CJP demanding proof of the alleged counselling and the police urging the organisation to refrain from sensationalising the incident. No further details on the identities of the activists or the nature of the counselling have been released.