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Women Journalists Allege Harassment by Delhi Police During Protest
Three women journalists have filed complaints alleging sexual harassment by Delhi Police during a protest in New Delhi on October 3, 2026. The police have transferred the...
Three women journalists lodged complaints on October 3, 2026, alleging sexual harassment and physical manhandling by personnel of the Delhi Police during a protest near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The protest was reportedly aimed at the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. One of the journalists accused an assistant commissioner of police of inappropriate touching and forceful behavior while she was documenting police activity. It is important to note that these allegations remain unverified at this stage. [1]
In response to the allegations, the Delhi Police confirmed that they have received the complaints and have transferred them to the Crime Branch for an inquiry deemed "fair and impartial." The Indian Express reported that the women's accounts were documented on Sunday, October 4, 2026, and indicated that investigators would review surveillance footage from the protest site. Additionally, the Delhi Police has urged anyone with video evidence related to the incidents to come forward. [2]
The incidents were part of a larger protest context, where police reportedly detained demonstrators at Jantar Mantar. The police had already filed three First Information Reports (FIRs) connected with these protests. Both the Times of India and the Indian Express noted that the detentions and police actions took place as protesters attempted to gather at the designated site. The Delhi Police later provided a statement on social media, confirming the transfer of the harassment allegations to the Crime Branch amid the turbulent events surrounding the protests. [3]
Sources
- [1] 3 Journalists Allege Sexual Harassment By Cops During Delhi Jantar Mantar Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Probe On
- [2] Delhi Police Sexual Harassment Allegations: Crime Branch to Probe
- [3] Delhi protest row: 3 women journalists allege sexual harassment, complaints sent to Crime Branch | Delhi News - The Times of India
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