Senior Journalists Forum condemns police brutality against reporters; demands action against errant security personnel

The Senior Journalists Forum condemned the police brutality against reporters and urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognizance of the incidents. The forum demanded legal action against the errant security personnel and asked the government and police department to ensure that journalists can report on public protests and processions without hindrance. The forum condemned the physical assault and excessive force used by security forces against media representatives, including female journalists, who were reporting on protest rallies and processions in various parts of New Delhi.