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Police Pressure Journalists to Sign Peace Pledge in Srinagar

1/22/2026

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Srinagar police asked three journalists to sign a pledge not to disturb peace.
Two journalists confirmed the request to Reuters.
One Indian Express assistant editor was summoned to a police station and refused to sign.
Indian Express reported the assistant editor was called four times between January 15 and 19.
Raj Kamal Jha, chief editor of the Indian Express, said they are committed to protecting journalists' rights and dignity.

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Srinagar police asked three journalists to sign a pledge not to disturb peace.
Two journalists confirmed the request to Reuters.
One Indian Express assistant editor was summoned to a police station and refused to sign.
Indian Express reported the assistant editor was called four times between January 15 and 19.
Raj Kamal Jha, chief editor of the Indian Express, said they are committed to protecting journalists' rights and dignity.