Delhi Police Rejects Claims of Assault on Female Protesters During Protests Against Gyanesh Kumar, SIR at Jantar Mantar

Pulled through crowd: Delhi Police says few appeared drunk at protest demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Delhi Police issued a video message on its conduct during the recent protest. It said women personnel faced abuse as criticism over the police response intensified.

Delhi Police rejects claims of assault on female protesters during protests against Gyanesh Kumar, SIR at Jantar Mantar

Police had imposed prohibitory orders in the New Delhi district, while large numbers of protesters were detained for attempting to reach Jantar Mantar despite restrictions.

"Baseless": Delhi Police On Allegations Of Assault On Female Protesters

New Delhi DCP Sachin Sharma said the allegations were "baseless and misleading" and did not reflect the actual sequence of events.

Delhi Police Must End Crackdown on Anti-SIR Protesters; Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Must Resign, IAMC Demands

WASHINGTON, DC —  October 04, 2026 The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) condemns the government crackdown in New Delhi, where police have detained nearly 900 people for attempting to demonstrate against the removal of more than 133 million names from India’s voter rolls. The mass detentions, restrictions on access to a designated protest site, and repeated arrests of protesters represent a serious assault on the rights to peaceful assembly …

Delhi Police Rejects Jantar Mantar Assault Claims as ‘Baseless and Misleading’

The Delhi Police has rejected allegations circulating on social media that women protesters were physically assaulted during recent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, describing the claims as “baseless and misleading” and insisting that female protesters were handled by women personnel with dignity and in accordance with prescribed procedures. The statement comes amid a wider controversy surrounding […]