Crime & Law · India
Delhi Police Cordon Off Protest Area, Issue Traffic Advisories
Delhi Police imposed Section 144 in the New Delhi area and issued traffic advisories due to ongoing student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. Metro entry gates at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat stations were reopened after being closed. Some reports indicated police may withdraw FIRs as the CJP-led agitation concluded. Liquor shops in Delhi were also directed to close by 8 pm over the weekend due to the protests.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 11 · Right 3 n = 17
- Left (3): National Herald, Newslaundry, The Hindu
- Centre (11 votes, 12 outlets): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Quint, The Tribune
- Right (3): India Today, Republic World, The Pioneer