Jantar Mantar protest: Three journalists say they were sexually harassed by Delhi police personnel
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR, three journalists said they were sexually harassed by Delhi police officials.
The Delhi Police have transferred complaints alleging sexual harassment by police officers during protests in the New Delhi area to the Crime Branch for a “fair and impartial enquiry.”
The development comes amid strong criticism from journalists’ organisations and media professionals over the treatment of journalists during protests at Jantar Mantar on October 3.
According to a statement issued by the Delhi Police, three female journalists made allegations of sexual harassment against police officers while the police were managing the law-and-order situation during the protest.
In a post on X, the Delhi police said, “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.”
