The Press Club of India is deeply concerned about the multiple raids conducted on the houses of journalists and writers associated with #Newsclick.
— Press Club of India (@PCITweets) October 3, 2023
We are monitoring the developments and will be releasing a detailed statement.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:56am on 03 Oct 2023,Tuesday India
The Press Club of India expressed concern over the raids on NewsClick journalists' homes, demanding details from the government while standing in solidarity with the scribes. The club wrote on the social media handle X: "The Press Club of India is deeply concerned about the multiple raids conducted on the houses of journalists and writers associated with NewsClick." The PCI vouched to stand in solidarity with the journalists and said that they are monitoring the situation. This follows Delhi Police registering a UAPA case against NewsClick over alleged China funding and searching journalists' residences. NewsClick denied allegations and emphasized independence.