Jantar Mantar: Women Journalists Allege Police Misconduct

Women journalists allege police misconduct during Jantar Mantar protest

Delhi Police transfers three complaints to Crime Branch for inquiry

Delhi Police misconduct

Three female reporters have reportedly been sexually harassed by the Delhi Police.

The alleged cases of harassment took place during a protest at Jantar Mantar.

The protest was called for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

The harassment was committed against the reporters during their reporting at the protest.

They made these complaints to the district police in New Delhi.

Later, the cases of harassment were handed over to the Crime Branch by the Delhi Police.

This move was made to ensure a fair investigation into these cases.

The Crime Branch would investigate these cases and take statements from others related to the cases.

These allegations led to protests outside the Parliament Street police station.

There were demands from both the journalists and the protesters regarding the complaints raised.

They also accused delay in filing of FIR.

Rahul Gandhi from Congress Party responded to the problem on X.

He wondered why journalists had to waste their time for hours.

He also criticised the allegations related to women protesters and journalists.

Delhi police has stated that they have received three complaints.

However, it is still not proved after investigation.

The Crime Branch inquiry will help in finding out the truth of the case.

Press Council of India was also concerned about the matter.

Delhi Police misconduct

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