‘Cover it from a distance’: Delhi Police after claims of journalists under house arrest
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Who published it, and when
3 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place
How it spread - 7 original reports
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- Times of India06:07
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- Times of India02:14
Journalists covering protests in New Delhi faced detainment by police during their reporting duties. Despite showing valid press credentials, several journalists were forcibly taken into police vans. Among those detained were individuals from established media organizations and independent outlets. The police reportedly acted aggressively towards journalists, leading to injuries and humiliations. This situation raises concerns about media freedom in the capital amidst ongoing protests.
Tue, 13 October 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English09:11
Police in India detained at least 35 media workers covering protests in New Delhi over a 48-hour period.
- morungexpress.com12:30first to report
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- thenewsminute.com11:00
Delhi Police is beating protesters after detaining them.I saw this firsthand while sitting inside the blue, mesh-windowed van the police usually uses to ferry p
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- webindia123.com04:32
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- newslaundry.com10:05
Detained before reaching the protest. Journalists picked up while reporting. Lawyers stopped from helping those in custody. What does the law actually allow?