India, Oct. 12 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Sunday urged Delhi Police to refrain from targeting journalists covering protests in the capital and honour the government's assurance to the Supreme Court that media personnel would not be impeded in performing their duties.

CPJ is a US-based independent organisation that documents attacks on journalists and advocates for press freedom worldwide. Other international organisations, such as Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR), also expressed concern.

"At least six journalists, including those from mainstream news organisations such as The Indian Express and Hindustan Times, were temporarily detained by Delhi Police," CPJ said in...