Indian anti-terror police said Tuesday they had arrested two people linked to a news website and raided the homes of 44 others, in a case reportedly connected to alleged Chinese funding.

The dawn raids in the capital New Delhi raised international concerns over the situation for media in a country where press freedom has nosedived.

Those raided are reported to be connected to NewsClick, an English-language news website that Indian authorities filed a case against in 2021 alleging it was receiving foreign funding.

The New York Times in August reported that NewsClick was financed by United States millionaire Neville Roy Singham, saying it "sprinkled its coverage with Chinese government talking points" — claims Singham rejected.

The report accused Singham of working closely with Beijing and of "financing its propaganda worldwide."