‘Blatant attack on press freedom’: Journalists’ bodies condemn detention of journalists at Delhi protest

Several journalists were detained while covering a protest in Delhi, sparking outrage from press freedom bodies who condemned the action as a 'blatant attack on press freedom'.

The journalists were protesting against a new farm reform law, with many alleging they were beaten and harassed by police.

The Press Club of India, along with other journalist bodies, demanded the immediate release of the detained journalists and condemned the use of force against them.