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Dozens of journalists in India detained while covering anti-gov’t protests

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Police in New Delhi detained at least 35 media workers over 48 hours while they covered anti-government protests, according to the report.

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01Summary

  1. 01At least 35 journalists and other media workers were detained in New Delhi over a 48-hour period.
  2. 02They were covering anti-government protests in India.
  3. 03The report says the detentions were carried out by police.
  4. 04No further details were provided in the text available.

02Why it matters

The detentions raise concerns about press freedom and the ability of journalists to report on protests without interference. They may also affect how widely the demonstrations are documented and understood.

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