Gauhati Press Club to Hold Protest Rally over Alleged Police Assault on Journalists in Delhi

GUWAHATI, October 15, 2026 — The Gauhati Press Club has condemned the alleged assault and mistreatment of journalists by police while they were covering an anti-CEC protest in New Delhi, and has called for a protest rally in Guwahati on October 17.

In a statement issued on October 14, the press club expressed concern over visuals purportedly showing journalists being targeted despite displaying their press identity cards. Allegations that digital media journalists were specifically targeted and harassed have also raised concerns over media freedom and the safety of media personnel.

Condemning the alleged obstruction and harassment of journalists while performing their professional duties, the Gauhati Press Club called for measures to ensure journalists’ safety, protect media freedom and safeguard the professional rights of media personnel.

As part of the protest, the press club has called for a peaceful rally at its premises on Saturday, October 17, at 10 am. It has urged journalists and other media professionals to participate and strengthen the collective voice in support of journalists’ rights, safety and freedom of the press.

The statement was issued by Gauhati Press Club president Khagen Kalita and general secretary Amarendra Deka.