Journalist associations and Opposition parties have expressed outrage at the way police sealed the premises of the news agency United News of India on Friday night. Journalists, including female staff, were forcibly evicted in the midst of carrying out their duties.”The CPI had slammed the crackdown even as it was taking place. “The whole world is saying in one voice that there is no space for impartial media in India,” he added. The Press Club of India and other media groups also slammed the crackdown. "Our heart goes out to the UNI employees who now face a fresh challenge.

Source: The Telegraph March 22, 2026 06:33 UTC