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Dozens of journalists in India detained while covering anti-gov’t protests

Police in India detained at least 35 media workers covering protests in New Delhi over a 48-hour period.

Al JazeeraOctober 13, 20261 min read

Dozens of journalists in India detained while covering anti-gov’t protests

Police in India detained at least 35 media workers covering protests in New Delhi over a 48-hour period.

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