New Delhi: At least six more journalists were reportedly detained by Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar after they questioned officers about the detention of another journalist at the same location moments earlier.According to the account provided, the journalists were allegedly pushed into a police van while seeking answers from officers. The incident reportedly unfolded as women questioned the police about the detentions, with one officer responding, “This is not the right time to ask anything.”
The reported incident raises serious questions about press freedom, police accountability and the right of journalists to seek information while performing their professional duties. If journalists were detained merely for asking questions, the authorities should explain the legal grounds for their action and clarify whether the required procedures were followed.
The incident also highlights concerns about the treatment of women who seek explanations from law-enforcement personnel. The police must ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity and that any detention is lawful, necessary and transparent.
Punjab Outlook: Authorities should provide a clear account of the incident, identify the legal basis for the detentions and confirm the whereabouts and status of the journalists involved. Independent reporting and verification are essential to establish the full facts.
The incident is consistent with wider reports of journalists being detained while covering the protests in Delhi on October 10 and 11, 2026. The Wire and Scroll have also reported further detentions, while the Press Club of India and other journalist organisations have condemned the reported treatment of media personnel.
Editorial note: The latest six detentions and the quoted exchange are attributed to journalist Sreenivasan Jain’s account on X. The full circumstances and police explanation should be independently verified before publication.
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