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Law enforcement agency in Delhi, India
The Delhi Police (DP) is the police force of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It is under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. In 2024, the sanctioned strength of Delhi Police was 83,762 making it one of the largest metropolitan police forces in the world. About 25% of Delhi Police strength is earmarked for VIP security.
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In its plea, the Free Speech Collective has cited reports of journalists associated with The News Minute, the Hindu, the Indian Express Hindi, Peek TV and PTI, saying they and other journalists were detained while engaged in reporting, and prevented from documenting police action.
Protesters allege custodial violence, journalists are detained despite press credentials, and lawyers face obstruction as thousands are rounded up across Delhi. The United Nations and Amnesty International condemn restrictions on peaceful assembly
Four journalists' organisations, including the Press Club of India (PCI) and the Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC), condemned the detention and harassment of se