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Journalist Alleging Assault and 16 Others Detained in Delhi
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News18•05-10-2026, 16:54
Journalist Alleging Assault and 16 Others Detained in Delhi
- •Seventeen people, including a female journalist who alleged sexual assault by a police officer, were detained in Delhi after protesting outside the Parliament Street police station.
- •The protesters were demanding the registration of an FIR and action against police personnel accused of assaulting three female journalists during an October 3 protest.
- •Police stated that Section 163 was in effect and Parliament Street was not an authorized location for demonstrations.
- •The complaints have been handed over to the Crime Branch for investigation, and CCTV footage from the protest site is being examined.
- •Over 150 people, including activists and advocates, were also detained on Saturday during related demonstrations.
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They were detained after spending the night outside the police station demanding the registration of an FIR and action against police personnel accused of assaulting three female journalists during an earlier protest.
The Delhi Police recorded the statements of the three women, conducted medical examinations, and handed over the complaints to the Crime Branch for an investigation that includes examining CCTV footage from the protest site.
One journalist alleged she was pushed and shoved after confronting an officer about the absence of female police officers during detentions, while another alleged a police officer inappropriately touched her back and dismissed her when questioned.
