Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Punjab Media to Protest Police Action on January 4
Some people, including journalists and YouTubers, are upset because the police in Punjab have taken action against them.
The police say these people spread false information about the chief minister's helicopter.
The journalists think the government is trying to stop them from speaking freely.
So, they are planning to protest on January 4 in Chandigarh.
Other journalist groups are also supporting them and saying that the government should not stop people from reporting the truth.
Journalists and YouTubers plan to protest in Chandigarh on January 4 against police action.
Police booked 10 people, including journalists and YouTubers, for allegedly spreading misinformation about Punjab CM's helicopter.
The protest is organized by the Bathinda Press Club.
The Chandigarh Press Club condemned the government's action, calling it an attempt to intimidate the media.
The journalists believe the government is trying to suppress dissent and muzzle the media.
- Who
- Journalists, YouTubers, and an RTI activist
- What
- Protest against police action and government's attempt to muzzle the media
- When
- January 4
- Where
- Sector 17, Chandigarh
- Why
- To protest against the booking of 10 persons, including journalists and YouTubers, for allegedly spreading rumours about the misuse of Punjab CM's helicopter
- Date of Protest
- January 4
- Location of Protest
- Sector 17, Chandigarh
- Number of People Booked
- 10
- Involved Parties
- YouTubers and an RTI activist
- Accusation
- Spreading rumours and misleading information
- Topic of Alleged Misinformation
- Misuse of Punjab CM's helicopter
- Organizing Body
- Bathinda Press Club
- Condemning Body
- Chandigarh Press Club