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India Is Using Terrorism Laws to Target Journalists
Oct 4, 2023
Discussion on seizure of reporters' devices, targeting of independent media, and concerns about press freedom and privacy violations in India.
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- The Indian government's crackdown on journalists and media outlets raises concerns about press freedom and the right to privacy.
- The actions taken by the government are seen as an attempt to control the national narrative and silence dissenting voices.
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India using terrorism laws to target journalists
Police in India have seized laptops and phones from journalists at the news-click website, charging them under terrorism laws. This is part of a crackdown by the Modi government to control the national narrative and silence dissent. The enforcement directorate froze news-click's assets and it has been under investigation since August. Similar actions have been taken against journalists and news publications critical of the government. The government has been accused of planting evidence and abusing laws like the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
