Delhi Jantar Mantar Protest: Did Police Misbehave With 3 Women Journalists? Crime Branch To Probe
Three women journalists have alleged inappropriate behaviour and harassment by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. The Delhi Police has transferred their complaints to the Crime Branch for a 'fair and impartial enquiry'.
New Delhi, October 4: Three women journalists have alleged inappropriate behaviour and harassment by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. The Delhi Police has transferred their complaints to the Crime Branch for a "fair and impartial enquiry".
What Happened At Jantar Mantar?
One of the journalists alleged that an assistant commissioner of police (ACP) assaulted her while she was covering police action during protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. She claimed the officer touched her inappropriately and pushed her away while she was recording the police action.
The journalist also alleged that she and other women subsequently approached a police station to lodge a complaint but claimed that it was not registered immediately. Delhi Accident Video: Elderly Couple Hit by SUV in Kirti Nagar, Woman Driver Arrested.
Three Women Journalists Allege Misconduct by Cops, Crime Branch to Probe
On 03-10-26, during the protest in New Delhi area, while being in law and order situation, allegations of sexual harassment were made by three female journalists against police officers.
New Delhi District has received their complaints and the same are transferred to Crime Branch for fair and impartial enquiry.
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— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) October 4, 2026
Delhi Police Orders Crime Branch Probe
The Delhi Police said it had received the complaints and transferred them to the Crime Branch for a "fair and impartial enquiry". The move comes amid allegations of misconduct by police personnel during the protest.
Press Council Of India Reacts
The Press Council of India expressed "shock and dismay" over the alleged treatment of journalists. It said journalists must be allowed to work freely and document protests without fear, aggression or threats. Kanpur Accident Video: 2 Drivers Killed in Head-On Collision Between Truck and Pickup.
The council also urged the Delhi Police to act immediately on the journalist's complaint and ensure that media personnel are given adequate space to perform their duties.
Rahul Gandhi Targets Amit Shah
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi demanded answers from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the allegations.
Gandhi said Delhi Police comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs and questioned why an FIR had not been registered despite the allegations.
He also alleged that hundreds of people were taken into custody during Saturday's protest and claimed there were allegations of misconduct with women protesters. Gandhi further alleged that cameras were snatched and journalists were dragged during the police action.
The Crime Branch will now conduct an enquiry into the complaints. Further details are awaited.
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