Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Mumbai Press Club Condemns Jantar Mantar Journalist Assault
The Mumbai Press Club is very upset because some journalists were attacked while they were reporting on a protest in New Delhi.
They said this is a big problem because journalists have an important job to tell the public what's happening.
The Press Club wants the authorities to investigate what happened and punish the people who did it.
They also said that journalists should always be safe when they're working, and that attacking them is like attacking democracy itself.
The Mumbai Press Club condemned the assault on journalists covering a protest at Jantar Mantar.
The incident was described as a direct assault on press freedom and democratic values.
The Press Club demanded a prompt, impartial, and transparent inquiry into the incident.
They emphasized the importance of protecting journalists' safety and security.
The club reaffirmed the indispensable role of a free press in democracy.
- Who
- Journalists and media personnel covering a protest at Jantar Mantar
- What
- Assault on journalists by unknown perpetrators
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To intimidate and obstruct media professionals during their duties
Press Freedom Advocates
Authorities and Organizers
Accountability and Action
Press Freedom Advocates
Demand an independent, transparent investigation and strict legal action against perpetrators.
Authorities and Organizers
May prioritize maintaining public order and security over immediate accountability.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Incident Type
- Assault on journalists
- Organisation Condemning
- Mumbai Press Club
- Demand
- Independent probe and strict action
- Context
- Coverage of a protest