NEW DELHI, OCT 4 (AGENCIES): The Press Club of India has condemned the Delhi Police’s alleged treatment of journalists and imposition of internet ban during protests at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Friday and Saturday, saying such behaviour “cannot be normalised in a democracy”.
In a statement, the Press Club said it was “shocked and dismayed” by the police action against journalists covering the protests and raised concerns over media freedom in the national capital.
“Journalists must be allowed to work freely, without fear, and document those who gather to raise various issues,” the Press Club said, adding that the restrictions on journalists even in the heart of Delhi “do not bode well for the trajectory of media freedom in India”.
The Press Club also urged the Delhi Police to immediately act on a complaint filed by a female journalist and ensure that mediapersons are able to perform their duties without facing “aggression and threats”.
Delhi Police said it had received complaints from three female journalists alleging sexual harassment during a protest in the Delhi area on October 3.
Delhi Police X post reads, “On 03-10-26, during the protest in the New Delhi area, allegations of sexual harassment were made by three female journalists in the context of the emergent law and order situation. New Delhi District has received their complaints and the same are transferred to Crime Branch, Kamla Market for further action.”
Monday, October 5, 2026