In an advisory issued by the Delhi's Chief Electoral Office, the Commission has directed Delhi police to take due care while holding press briefings on important and sensitive issues while the model code of conduct is in force.
"Due care should be taken while briefing the press or media on important and sensitive issues, as such reportings could be blown out of proportion by political parties and others to take undue mileage which can effect the election," said the advisory issued recently.
The order was passed few days after the Delhi Police held two press conferences to announce the arrest of alleged top Indian Mujahideen operative Tehseen Akhtar, Pakistani national Waqas, and three youths from Rajasthan who were also suspected to be linked to the IM.
According to sources, the Commission had also sought explanation from Delhi police in this regard.