Delhi Police tell journalists to cover protests from a distance, days after harassment complaints

Delhi Police have asked journalists to cover protests from a distance, saying some obstruct their work.
Additional DCP Manjeet Sheoran said reporters mix with crowds and get in the way of policing.
It follows complaints by three women journalists who allege harassment by police at Jantar Mantar on 3 October.
Their complaints are with the Crime Branch, and the National Human Rights Commission has sought a report.

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