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Delhi Police Issues Guidelines for Journalists Covering Protests Amid Harassment Allegations
✍️ India Today
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 02:16 AM
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Delhi Police has released a set of guidelines for journalists covering protests, following allegations of harassment against media personnel. The move aims to ensure safe and unbiased reporting during demonstrations.
Delhi Police announced the guidelines after several journalists complained of being harassed while covering recent protests in the city. The directive outlines expected conduct for both police officers and media representatives.
The guidelines stress that journalists must be allowed to work without obstruction, and that any intimidation or unlawful detention will be treated as a violation. Police officials are instructed to identify themselves clearly and facilitate press access.
Media bodies have welcomed the move, calling it a step toward protecting press freedom, while urging strict implementation and accountability for any breaches.
The advisories come amid a series of demonstrations in Delhi that have drawn significant media attention.
The guidelines stress that journalists must be allowed to work without obstruction, and that any intimidation or unlawful detention will be treated as a violation. Police officials are instructed to identify themselves clearly and facilitate press access.
Media bodies have welcomed the move, calling it a step toward protecting press freedom, while urging strict implementation and accountability for any breaches.
The advisories come amid a series of demonstrations in Delhi that have drawn significant media attention.