NDTV Journalist Heckled During Delhi CJP Protest, Sparks Media Outcry

Brief By Free Press Journal / 5:30 PM on 14 Oct 2026

NDTV journalist Tanushka Dutta was reportedly heckled by a crowd during a Cockroach Janata Party protest in Delhi. A viral video showed protesters surrounding her and raising slogans while she continued reporting. NDTV chief Rahul Kanwal condemned the intimidation of journalists, while senior editor Vishnu Som praised Dutta’s composure and criticised attempts to obstruct media coverage.