CEC protests: At least nine journalists detained while covering demonstrations in Delhi

What happened: Delhi Police detained at least 11 journalists on Sunday covering protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a second consecutive day of detentions. Journalists from The Indian Express, The Caravan, Peek TV and Malayalam channels were held. Key numbers: At least 11 journalists detained Sunday; RSF said at least 16 detained overall. Why it matters: Reporters Sans Frontières called the detentions unacceptable, and Digipub News India Foundation sought an independent inquiry, saying the police response contradicted a Supreme Court order on illegal detention.

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