Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Delhi Tightens Security as Protests and Detentions Continue
Delhi Police put more officers and several rows of barricades near Jantar Mantar before a planned march.
There were also protests about a complaint from three women journalists.
The journalists alleged that police officers sexually harassed them during an October 3 protest.
Delhi Police said the complaints were sent to the Crime Branch for an inquiry.
Some protesters later gathered to ask about the complaint and whether an FIR would be filed.
Police detained protesters after a clash, according to the report.
Protesters said officers treated them badly and used sticks, including against women and a disabled person.
Police also detained members of a student group protesting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and changes to electoral rolls.
Delhi Police deployed additional personnel and layered barricades ahead of an opposition march near Jantar Mantar.
Police detained protesters outside Parliament Street Police Station after a clash during a demonstration seeking an FIR over alleged sexual misconduct.
Protesters alleged officers mistreated and beat demonstrators, including women and a disabled person; these claims are attributed to protesters.
Delhi Police said complaints by three women journalists about alleged sexual harassment during an October 3 protest were transferred to the Crime Branch for inquiry.
Police also detained several AISA members protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Who
- Delhi Police; protesters, including members of the All India Students' Association; and three women journalists who made complaints.
- What
- Police increased security and detained demonstrators at protests concerning alleged sexual misconduct and electoral-roll revisions.
- When
- The demonstrations included a protest from Sunday evening until Monday morning; the journalists' alleged incident was reported as occurring on October 3.
- Where
- Near Jantar Mantar and outside Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi.
- Why
- Some protesters sought an FIR and an update on the journalists' complaint; others opposed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Protesters' account
Police account
Treatment of demonstrators
Protesters' account
Protesters alleged that officers mistreated and beat demonstrators, including women and a disabled person.
Police account
The report provides no police response to these specific allegations.
Journalists' complaint
Protesters' account
Protesters said they were seeking an FIR and an update on the complaint about alleged sexual misconduct.
Police account
Delhi Police said the three journalists' complaints were received and transferred to the Crime Branch for an impartial inquiry.
- Journalists making allegations
- Three women journalists alleged sexual harassment by police personnel during a protest.
- Date of alleged incident
- October 3; Delhi Police's statement gives the date as 03-10-26.
- Complaint handling
- Delhi Police said the complaints were transferred to the Crime Branch, Kamla Market, for a fair and impartial inquiry.
- Overnight demonstration
- A protester said demonstrators stayed from 6:00 PM Sunday until 6:00 AM Monday and were detained around 7:00 AM.
- Other protest
- AISA members protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Security measures
- Delhi Police deployed numerous personnel and erected multiple layers of barricades.