Newspaper delivery in Punjab halted due to security checks: Police

India Nov 02, 2025

On Sunday, newspaper deliveries in parts of Punjab were held up after police stopped vehicles overnight for security checks.
While police said these checks were based on intelligence and meant to keep things safe with minimal hassle, opposition parties accused the AAP government of trying to control what news reaches people.

Opposition leaders call the move an attack on press freedom

Opposition leaders called the move an attack on press freedom, with Congress and Akali Dal figures expressing concerns that the media was being silenced.
The Chandigarh Press Club also flagged reports of delivery staff being harassed in places like Gurdaspur and Patiala.
They urged the government to protect journalists' rights, while police insisted their focus was security—not stopping the news.