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India police raid NewsClick journalists under anti-terror law amid press freedom concerns

  • NewsClick is an independent news website known for criticizing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • Indian police raided NewsClick's office and journalists' homes, seizing devices and documents.
  • NewsClick is accused of illegally receiving funds from China and spreading "Chinese propaganda," which it denies.
  • The raids were conducted under a stringent anti-terror law, leading to criticism of shrinking press freedom in India.
  • NewsClick's founder and an administrator have been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation.
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