India, Oct. 6 -- Amid ongoing protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the Delhi Police on Monday directed mediapersons to carry valid ID cards and not "obstruct" police operations while reporting demonstrations in the Capital.

The advisory followed a meeting of senior police officers regarding the accreditation process for mediapersons and their distinction from "content creators".

The guidelines, shared by Delhi Police spokesperson, state: "They (journalists) should keep their identification cards visibly displayed at all times to facilitate identification by law enforcement agencies present at the site. They should also ensure that their presence or activities do not obstruct police operations ...