New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) on Monday condemned disruptions in newspaper deliveries across Punjab a day ago when dozens of cargo vehicles were stopped for hours-long checks and some were detained on the pretext of searches to prevent a "threat to internal security".

"The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) expresses serious concern regarding recent reports of newspaper delivery disruptions in Punjab on Sunday (November 2)," organisation's secretary general Mary Paul said in a press statement. It said that while law enforcement operations are an essential part of the safety and security of the state, such actions should not hinder newspaper distribution, as readers' access to daily news updates is integral to press ...