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Journalist Files Criminal Complaint Against Rahul Gandhi Team Over Protest Incident
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News18•17-10-2026, 22:12
Journalist Files Criminal Complaint Against Rahul Gandhi Team Over Protest Incident
- •Journalist Richa Parashar has filed a criminal complaint alleging mistreatment by Rahul Gandhi's team during a protest.
- •The incident has ignited a political debate regarding journalist safety, accountability, and political conduct.
- •The allegations are currently subject to ongoing investigation and have not yet been proven as facts.
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Journalist Richa Parashar filed a criminal complaint against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he and his security team mistreated, pushed, and pulled her while she was covering a protest march near the Supreme Court on October 12, 2026.
In her complaint filed with the Delhi Police, the journalist requested an FIR and sought action against Rahul Gandhi under sections 74, 115(2), 131, 125, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear an application regarding the incident after senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia mentioned the matter before a bench comprising CJI Surya Kant and Justice Bagchi.
