Show Your Press Accreditation
Reporters heading to rally points must carry an official press badge issued by their media house—such as a PIB or DIP accreditation—and keep it clearly visible. Displaying credentials enables security personnel to identify journalists instantly in crowded or high‑risk zones.
Do Not Obstruct Police Work
Authorities emphasise that news gathering should never impede law‑enforcement duties. Journalists are asked to maintain a safe distance from police formations and avoid positioning cameras or other gear where it could hinder security arrangements.
Maintain a Protective Buffer from the Crowd
Keeping a reasonable separation between reporters, demonstrators and police forces is considered vital. Camera crews should select secure filming locations and refrain from blending into the protest crowd, thereby lowering the chance of being caught up in sudden flare‑ups.
Why These Directions Were Issued
The advisory follows a series of recent protests in the capital. Officials say the new measures are designed to safeguard media workers while preserving public order.
Police Appeal for Media Cooperation
Delhi Police have called on news organisations and individual correspondents to follow the safety protocol when covering demonstrations, enabling the press to perform its duties safely without hampering law‑and‑order responsibilities.
