Indian Kashmir police pressure journalists to sign ‘peace’ pledges, sparking censorship fears

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 21, 2026 at 02:17 PM

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In Indian Kashmir, police have pressured at least three journalists to sign pledges vowing not to "disturb peace" in the region, raising concerns about censorship. The Indian Express reported that one of their assistant editors was summoned multiple times by police in Srinagar and asked to sign the pledge, but refused. This comes after India imposed restrictions in the region following the revocation of its constitutional autonomy in 2019, including rules on how the insurgency is covered. The Indian Express has stated its commitment to protecting the rights of its journalists. Srinagar police have not yet responded to requests for comment.

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