Journalist organisations in India have condemned the detention of reporters during a protest in Delhi. Several bodies described the action as a blatant attack on press freedom. The journalists were detained while present at the demonstration in the capital. News of the arrests spread quickly and drew strong reactions from media circles. Press groups argued that holding journalists over their presence at a protest sends a worrying signal. The condemnation adds to growing scrutiny of how authorities handle the media during demonstrations. Calls for the release of those detained have been raised by the organisations concerned.