Delhi: Three women journalists allege sexual harassment during protest, crime branch to probe
Delhi Police said three women journalists accused officers of sexual harassment during anti-CEC protests, and the Crime Branch will examine the complaints.
- On Sunday, Delhi Police transferred complaints from three female journalists alleging sexual harassment by police personnel at Jantar Mantar to the Crime Branch for an impartial inquiry.
- The alleged harassment occurred during Saturday's protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, when All India Students' Association president Neha Bora was detained by police.
- Journalists staged protests outside the Parliament Street Police Station demanding an FIR against ACP Vivek Bhagat, alleging police refused to register a case and instead sought a preliminary inquiry and CCTV examination.
- Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding accountability and noting that hundreds of journalists have been seeking FIR registration.
- The Supreme Court's Lalita Kumari judgment mandates FIR registration for cognizable offenses, though police officials argue a preliminary inquiry is necessary to verify the serious allegations before proceeding.
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Law enforcement officials said they had referred the complaint to the criminal division for a “fair and impartial” investigation.
Indian Police Accused of Harassing Journalists At Protest
What began as protests over India’s voter rolls has now raised a more troubling question: who protects those documenting the unrest?Three female journalists have accused Delhi police officers of sexual harassment, including inappropriate touching. During demonstrations calling for Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.Police said the complaint had been sent to the crime branch for a “fair and impartial” inquiry. Thousands gathered in…
3 women journalists allege sexual harassment by police during Jantar Mantar protest; Crime Branch to probe
Three women journalists allege sexual harassment by police during a protest; Delhi Police have transferred complaints to the Crime Branch for an impartial enquiry, with the Press Council of India urging immediate action.
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