‘We Will Continue to Stand Here’: CJP Protests Outside Delhi Station Over Alleged ACP Vivek Bhagat Molestation
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das on Sunday said the party and supporters were protesting outside Delhi’s Parliament Street Police Station after police allegedly refused to meet a woman who has accused ACP Vivek Bhagat of molestation during a protest in New Delhi. Das said they would remain outside the station until they were allowed to meet the alleged victim.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das on Sunday said the party and supporters were protesting outside Delhi’s Parliament Street Police Station after police allegedly refused to meet a woman who has accused ACP Vivek Bhagat of molestation during a protest in New Delhi. Das said they would remain outside the station until they were allowed to meet the alleged victim.
In a post on X, Das said, “The Police is unwilling to meet the victim who has been molested by ACP Vivek Bhagat,” and described the alleged refusal as unacceptable. He added that the group had requested the presence of a senior police officer during the meeting.
‘We Will Continue to Stand Here’
🚨UPDATE: A delegation with the victim is inside the Police Station now.
I am joined by @whattalawyer, Brinda Karat, @aishe_ghosh and @rishav_ranjan18. We have asked a senior officer to be present for the meeting.
— Saurav Das (@SauravDassss) October 4, 2026
Woman Journalist Alleges Misconduct by ACP Vivek Bhagat
The development follows allegations made by a woman journalist/content creator who claimed that ACP Vivek Bhagat sexually assaulted or groped her while she was covering the detention of a protester during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar on October 3. Shashi Tharoor Calls Delhi Police Action ‘Utterly Shameful’ Amid Harassment Allegations Against ACP Vivek Bhagat.
According to the complaint-related accounts, the woman alleged that she was recording the detention when the police officer allegedly touched her inappropriately and pushed her. The allegation has not been independently verified. The allegations emerged during protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over issues surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Delhi Police Transfers Three Complaints to Crime Branch
Delhi Police on Sunday said it had received complaints from three female journalists alleging sexual harassment by police personnel during the October 3 protest. The New Delhi district police said the complaints had been transferred to the Crime Branch at Kamla Market for further action and a “fair and impartial inquiry”. The transfer came after journalists, protesters and supporters of the complainants gathered outside Parliament Street Police Station, demanding action over the allegations.
CJP Demands FIR Against ACP
CJP has accused Delhi Police of failing to register an FIR against ACP Bhagat. Saurav Das had earlier demanded that an FIR be registered and questioned why the officer was allegedly being protected. Das also warned that journalists and protesters would return to the police station if action was not taken. The CJP has been leading protests over its demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Delhi Jantar Mantar Protest: Did Police Misbehave With 3 Women Journalists? Crime Branch To Probe.
The latest controversy has brought renewed scrutiny on the conduct of police personnel during protests and the handling of complaints of alleged sexual harassment. The allegations against ACP Vivek Bhagat remain subject to investigation by the Crime Branch.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 04, 2026 04:03 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
