Dehradun, May 1 -- The Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) in Uttarakhand is carrying out verification for the renewal of accreditation of government-recognised journalists at both the state and district headquarters through the State Intelligence's Local Intelligence Unit (LIU).

Uttarakhand Director General of Information and Public Relations Banshidhar Tiwari told ANI over the phone that complaints had been received alleging that some individuals engaged in other professions had either obtained accreditation or applied for it. He said verification is accordingly being carried out through the Local Intelligence Unit (LIU).

For the first time since the formation of the state, all accredited journalists, including seni...