PCI issues guidelines for journalists covering protests amid safety concerns

New Delhi, Oct 16 (UNI) Amid allegations by journalists of assault, rough handling and difficulties in discharging their professional duties during recent protests in the national capital, the Press Council of India (PCI) has issued guidelines for media personnel covering demonstrations, emphasising their safety, professional conduct, coordination with law enforcement agencies and responsible reporting. The guidelines were adopted at the Council's meeting on October 14 against the backdrop of protests demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Demonstrations in Delhi, including at Jantar Mantar, witnessed police action and detentions,…