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Three Women Journalists File Complaints After Jantar Mantar Protest
Three women who said they were journalists filed complaints after being detained at a protest in Delhi.
They said police personnel manhandled and sexually harassed them.
Delhi Police said the complaints were registered and sent to the Crime Branch for investigation.
The women also had medical examinations.
Police said an order restricting gatherings was in force and protesters were detained after they did not leave when told to.
The protest was against a review of electoral rolls.
Police have also filed at least three cases linked to a separate protest held the day before.
Three women identifying themselves as journalists complained of manhandling and sexual harassment by Delhi Police personnel during detention at an October 3 protest.
Delhi Police said the complaints were received by New Delhi District, registered, and referred to the Crime Branch; medical examinations were conducted.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Neha Yadav said Section 163 of the BNSS was in force and protesters were detained after refusing warnings to leave.
The protest near Jantar Mantar opposed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and included AISA members and other participants.
Police had separately registered at least three FIRs over a mass protest near Jantar Mantar on October 2.
- Who
- Three women identifying themselves as journalists filed complaints against Delhi Police personnel.
- What
- They alleged manhandling and sexual harassment during their detention at a protest.
- Where
- Near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
- When
- The protest took place on October 3; the complaints were lodged around 6 p.m. and reported on October 4.
- Why
- The women alleged misconduct by police personnel during their detention at a protest against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Complainants' allegations
Police account
Conduct during detention
Complainants' allegations
The three women alleged that police personnel manhandled and sexually harassed them while they were detained.
Police account
Delhi Police said it received and registered the complaints and referred the matter to the Crime Branch; the allegations are to be investigated.
Reason for detention
Complainants' allegations
The women were among protesters detained at a demonstration against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Police account
DCP Neha Yadav said Section 163 of the BNSS was in force, protesters were warned to leave, and they were detained after refusing.
Key facts
- Complainants
- Three women who identified themselves as journalists
- Reported allegations
- Manhandling and sexual harassment by police personnel
- Complaint time
- Around 6 p.m.
- Investigation
- Referred to the Crime Branch
- Medical examinations
- Conducted, according to DCP Neha Yadav
- Protest date
- October 3
- Separate protest cases
- At least three FIRs were registered over an October 2 protest
Sources
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