Accusations Against Arrested Journalists Journalists are being accused of inciting crowds and participating in the protest without permission. The police say that these journalists were directly participating in the movement, not merely covering it. The Indian Journalists Association has condemned this action. Journalist organizations have stated that freedom of the press is being attacked. Family members of several journalists are demanding their release. The lawyers of the arrested journalists have filed a bail petition in the High Court. Human rights organizations have also raised questions with the Delhi Police regarding this case. The government says that obeying the law is essential for everyone. Delhi Police has stated that the action is entirely legal.