# Dozens of journalists detained while covering anti-government protests in India

https://mins.news/en/item/97696

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-13 09:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/13/dozens-of-journalists-in-india-detained-while-covering-anti-govt-protests?traffic_source=rss

> India’s police detained at least 35 media workers over 48 hours as they covered protests in New Delhi, according to the US-based Committee to Protect Journalists. Authorities allege the journalists obstructed police duties.

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