Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Advises Journalists to Display IDs at Protests
Delhi Police has given advice to journalists who report on protests.
Reporters should bring valid identification from their organisation or valid PIB/DIP accreditation cards.
They should keep their cards where police can see them.
Journalists should not block police work or the movement of officers.
When things are tense, they should stay a safe distance away while recording events.
They should also stand where people can tell they are journalists, not protesters.
Police say these steps can help identify media workers.
They can also help keep police operations moving.
Delhi Police advised journalists covering protests to carry valid identification issued by their organisations or valid PIB/DIP accreditation cards.
The advisory says journalists should keep their identification visibly displayed.
Journalists were told not to obstruct police operations or the movement of law enforcement personnel.
During tense situations, reporters should maintain a reasonable, safe distance while covering and recording events.
Police also advised journalists to position themselves so they are clearly distinguishable from protesters.
- Who
- Delhi Police and journalists covering protests.
- What
- Police advised journalists to display valid identification, avoid obstructing police, keep a safe distance in tense situations, and distinguish themselves from protesters.
- When
- The advisory was issued on Monday.
- Where
- At protest sites in Delhi.
- Why
- To help law enforcement identify journalists and prevent interference with police operations or security personnel's movement.
- Issuing authority
- Delhi Police
- Advisory issued
- Monday
- Identification
- Valid organisation-issued ID or valid PIB/DIP accreditation card
- ID display
- Keep identification visibly displayed at all times
- Police operations
- Journalists should not obstruct police operations or personnel movement
- Coverage in tense situations
- Maintain a reasonable and safe distance while covering and recording proceedings
- Positioning
- Stand in a way that clearly distinguishes journalists from protesters